Skip to content

OK for kids

Conformity Mark Ok for Kids

Tested for child-friendliness: “OK for Kids” certification

Children and young people are our future and they are demanding customers. Their parents want to create the best possible environment for their children, especially during holidays and leisure activities. The independent "ok for kids" certificate can act as a decisive factor in these decisions and give parents the confidence that their children are in good hands with you.

The "ok for kids" quality mark, awarded by the Deutscher Kinderschutzbund LV NRW e.V. and TÜV NORD, distinguishes those organisations that stand out due to the independently verified child and youth friendliness of their offers and services. With a clear focus on the well-being of children and young people, the seal of approval shows where they are welcome and their needs are taken seriously.

Your advantages with the "ok for kids" certificate:

  • Visibility and trust: actively communicate that children and young people are welcome at your centre and that their needs are taken seriously. A strong signal that gives parents confidence.
  • Genuine child and youth friendliness: Prove that you actively practise child and youth friendliness. This strengthens your credibility and the trust of your customers.
  • Safe environment: Reduce the risk of accidents through regular safety checks on your own initiative and suggestions for improvement that you receive as part of the certification process. This will increase safety for all guests, young and old.
  • Social commitment: Make a valuable contribution to child and youth friendliness with your organisation. Your commitment is appreciated and takes place in a social context.
  • Attractiveness for employees: At a time when many employees attach importance to social responsibility, certification as a family-friendly organisation makes you particularly attractive to future employees.
  • Positive image and competitive advantage: Stand out from the competition with the "ok for kids" quality mark and secure a positive public image.

Use the "ok for kids" quality label as a marketing measure to communicate your down-to-earth attitude and your commitment to children, young people and families. Set an example in the industry and convince parents that they have come to the right place when it comes to organising their children's leisure time.

Request your quote

Target group

  • Hotels, accommodation providers
  • leisure parks
  • Clubs and other organisations that are specifically aimed at children and young people.

Advantages of “ok for kids” certification

  • Show that children are welcome in your organisation, that you know their needs and take them seriously.
  • Show that you really are child-friendly, not just an empty slogan, and generate trust.
  • Reduce the risk of accidents, as you will constantly receive suggestions for improvement through the certifications.
  • Make your personal and social contribution to child friendliness in Europe.
  • Become more attractive to your (future) employees, who nowadays pay close attention to the social commitment of their employer.
  • Secure a good image and stand out from the competition.

Audit process for certification according to “ok for kids”

1

Step 01

Enquiry & quotation

2

Step 02

Commissioning TÜV NORD

3

Step 03

Audit stage 1: Determination of readiness for certification

4

Step 04

Audit stage 2: Certification audit

5

Step 05

Certification decision TÜV NORD

6

Step 06

Issue of certificate

Colourfully painted children's hands showing a smile_and_lying_on_each_other

Transparent criteria in cooperation between DKSB NRW e.V. and TÜV NORD CERT GmbH

The criteria are developed and defined by the Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Landesverband NRW e.V. in cooperation with TÜV NORD CERT GmbH.

We at TÜV NORD contribute our expertise by defining a suitable assessment procedure and carrying out the assessment and certification on site.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ on the "ok for kids" certification

The certificate is valid for 3 years.

Once a year, we check whether the organisations comply with the "ok for kids" criteria.

Yes, this is possible. In the case of chains or co-operations, we proceed according to a multi-site procedure (random sampling).

The DKSB NRW e.V. publishes the certified organisations on its homepage.

A media-effective public certificate presentation would be possible at the customer's request.

The annual monitoring audits must be carried out.

That the requirements are not met and rework is required. A level 1 audit provides security here.

TÜV Nord is not permitted to provide advice, as independence is an important part of the certification process.

However, DKSB NRW e.V. offers support in the form of forms and training courses.

The costs are calculated individually and depend on the size of the organisation.

Contact

Would you like to learn more about this topic? We are here to assist you!