Dachverband Berliner Kinder- und Schülerläden (DaKS)

The Dachverband Berliner Kinder- und Schülerläden (DaKS) e.V. is an organization dedicated to supporting and networking parent initiatives in Berlin that operate small daycare centers, after-school care, and schools. These initiatives are typically organized as registered associations and are characterized by strong volunteer involvement from parents and educators.

DaKS offers a variety of services to help members successfully operate their facilities. These include:

• Consultation and Training: DaKS organizes training sessions and topic evenings on subjects such as board positions, finances, and framework agreements to strengthen the skills of the volunteer members[1].
• Networking: The umbrella organization promotes the exchange and collaboration between the various parent initiatives to share experiences and resources[5].
• Support in Organization: DaKS assists in the establishment and operation of daycare centers and schools, including registration in the association register and ensuring non-profit status[1].

The main mission of DaKS is to support and empower parent initiatives in Berlin so that they can provide high-quality care and education for children. The values of DaKS are based on:

• Volunteering: DaKS emphasizes the importance of volunteer work and the assumption of responsibility by parents and educators.
• Community and Networking: The umbrella organization promotes collaboration and exchange among members to achieve common goals.
• Non-Profit Status: DaKS ensures the non-profit status of the member associations and ensures that the saved finances are directly invested in the care and education of children[1].