2Walvissen

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy aligns with practice, also for children with additional care needs
• All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and meet the IKK language requirement
• Staff-child ratios are correctly maintained
• Accommodation is appropriately furnished with age-appropriate play materials
• The parent committee is satisfied with the pedagogical practice
• Pediatric first aid is always guaranteed

Violations

• Staffing numbers: during breaks outside the childcare center, no backup staff was available who could be reached by phone and present within 15 minutes in case of emergencies, and when deviating from the staff-child ratio, no other adult was present in the childcare center to provide support
• Safety and health policy: missing concrete description of how the daycare is organized so that a staff member can be seen by another adult, and missing concrete description of how backup staff arrangements are organized

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) 2Walvissen in 's-Gravenhage, part of 2Samen, was inspected on 10 February 2026. The location accommodates a maximum of 16 children (0-4 years) and is housed in rehabilitation center Basalt. Two violations were identified during the annual inspection, which have been resolved through a recovery offer. The pedagogical climate, accommodation, and parental rights do meet the requirements. The parent committee is satisfied with the pedagogical practice.