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Ballon - Daycare in Leiden

Ballon

4.5

Daycareβ€’Leidenβ€’LRK 211527865

Details updated on 30 March 2026

Features

Ages2–4 years
12Opening hours08:30–12:30, Monday-Friday
Total capacitySmall (16 child places)
Preschool educationYes
Group structureHorizontal
Organic foodYes
Half days possibleYes
Use of appNo
Outside playgroundYes
Spoken languagesDutch

About this care

AI
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.
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GGD Inspection

All good

Inspection date: April 23, 2026

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The location meets all assessed quality requirements. The inspection shows a good pedagogical climate, correct staffing levels, and adequate safety and health care.

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

4.5(2 reviews)
Jos Stijnman (j0ss0r)
Jos Stijnman (j0ss0r)
9 years ago
Jordi Brouwer
Jordi Brouwer
11 years ago

Onze zoon gaat altijd met veel plezier naar school :)

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