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About this care
Welcome to AKROS Voorschool de Waterkant! Since 1 February 2019 our preschool is located on the ground floor of primary school De Waterkant, right in the green Bilderdijkpark in Amsterdam West. We provide toddler care for children aged 2 to 4 in our own bright classroom with direct access to the playground.
Our preschool follows the VVE programme Kaleidoscoop. Through play we stimulate language development, practise social skills and offer a first introduction to numeracy. Themes connect to toddlers’ world of experience: we read picture books, sing songs, craft with various materials and make music. Outdoor play and discovery in the school garden are of course part of the day.
We work in a horizontal group with a maximum of 16 children guided by two regular, dedicated pedagogical staff members. Cooperation with primary school De Waterkant is intensive: we share spaces, apply Dalton elements and thus ensure a smooth transition to group 1. Around the child’s third birthday parents receive all information for enrolment in primary school.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.15 am to 1.35 pm. During the morning children receive a healthy bread meal and fresh fruit. We take allergies and dietary requirements into account. Our location is secure: access only via the school’s central hall with secured door. Feel free to drop by for a tour or contact us at info@akros-amsterdam.nl.Read more
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GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 31, 2026
Strengths
- Positive pedagogical climate with emotional safety through a consistent daily routine
- Staff members are sensitive, responsive, and encourage self-reliance and social competence
- Good collaboration with basisschool de Waterkant and warm handover
- Safe working method during outdoor play despite general policy
- Play and learning environment is rich and children can make independent choices
Shortcomings
- Safety and health policy could be made more location-specific (outdoor play, vests, play equipment)
- Deployment of the early childhood education (VVE) coach needs to be adjusted from 80 to 90 hours per year
- Implementation of the new GMK policy is still ongoing and requires attention
Summary
AKROS Voorschool de Waterkant in Amsterdam West is a half-day daycare (halvedagopvang) for 16 children, connected to basisschool de Waterkant. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 31 March 2026. The location meets all inspected quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is positive: children feel emotionally safe due to the consistent daily routine, staff members are sensitive and encourage self-reliance and social competence. Collaboration with the primary school is intensive. There are several points for attention: the new policy of the merged organisation GMK could be worked out more location-specifically, particularly the safety and health policy which is currently too general (for example regarding outdoor play and vests). The deployment of the VVE coach at 80 hours is slightly below the standard of 90 hours; this will be adjusted. The team experiences some changes, but support remains consistent.
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