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About this care
Peuterspeelzaal De Ballon is located in a quiet, green area at Louise Hardenbergsingel 4 in Leiden. We provide care for children aged 2 to 4 years in a homely and safe environment. The large green outdoor playground, which we share with the adjacent childcare facility, is a favorite spot for play. Children can slide down the slide, run through the grass, dig in the sandbox, or race cars on the play street.
Inside, there is a large playroom that can be transformed into a movement course during bad weather. After all the activities, there is also time to quietly read a book on the couch and work on the theme. Our two enthusiastic pedagogical staff members pay great attention to each child's qualities and stimulate development with small personal activities.
De Ballon offers the possibility of pre- and early school education (VVE) to optimally support children's development. We work with a fixed daily routine and apply a clear pedagogical vision focused on toddler development.
Our opening hours are Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 12:30. We invite you for a personal, no-obligation tour to experience De Ballon yourself.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 23, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and emotionally supportive interactions between staff and children
- Clear structure with fixed routines and familiar agreements
- Good implementation of early childhood education with the 'Piramide' programme
- Correct deployment of pedagogical policy staff member for early childhood education
- Sufficient staff-child ratio and stable core group childcare
Summary
The annual inspection of daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Ballon in Leiden, conducted on 23 April 2026, presents a positive picture. The location meets all assessed quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The pedagogical practice is characterised by emotional safety, clear structure, and warm interactions between staff and children. The early childhood education with the 'Piramide' programme is well organised, including the mandatory deployment of a pedagogical policy staff member. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Leiden not to take enforcement measures.
Reviews
Onze zoon gaat altijd met veel plezier naar school :)
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