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About this care
Welcome to Daycare Bengel, a unique location in the middle of nature at Raarhoeksweg 34c in Raalte Noord. We are part of childcare organization KOOS and provide care for children from 0 to 4 years old. With us, every day starts a new adventure where nature and our animals play a central role.
Our location is situated right next to Ivoor and surrounded by beautiful green surroundings. Children can fully enjoy the fresh air and the animals that live with us. We have goats, rabbits, sheep, alpacas, donkeys and ponies. Sometimes we even take a ride on the ponies - how fun is that! In our garden we climb and clamber on hay bales and romp around whenever possible. Cuddling with the animals is of course also part of the experience.
Inside we have a rural interior that brings nature indoors. It's cozy and there's so much to discover. We craft, puzzle, sculpt and paint. Singing, dancing and chatting is what we love. We learn to listen to each other and learn from each other, with fun being our priority.
Our cozy team of permanent pedagogical staff takes care of everything children need. We provide fresh fruit, bread, drinks and snacks. Diapers and challenging, educational AND fun toys are also included. At Bengel, every day is full of playfulness and discoveries!
We work with three horizontal groups: two groups for children aged 0-2.5 years (the Chicken Group and Piglet Group) and one group for children aged 2-4 years (the Outdoor Fun). This way we can properly respond to the developmental needs of each age group.Read more
Practical info
Settling in
At KOOS, we give the settling-in period all the attention it deserves. We introduce children to their new group and environment in a playful way. In doing so, we observe and listen carefully to each child and their individual needs. Before long, settling in feels like coming home.
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 19, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and responsive pedagogical practice with attention to emotional safety
- Staff respond sensitively to children, such as when a settling-in child cries
- Correct registration of staff in the Childcare Personnel Register with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) statements
- Good cooperation with parents through a combined parent committee
- Three years in a row without violations or recovery offers
Summary
Kinderdagopvang Bengel in Raalte, part of Stichting KOOS, was inspected on 19 February 2026 by GGD IJsselland (Municipal Health Service). The location with 48 childcare places also provides after-school care (BSO). The annual inspection assessed three domains: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and parental rights. The location meets the legal requirements in all areas. The pedagogical practice demonstrates a warm, responsive approach in which children experience emotional safety and are encouraged in their independence. Staff hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) statements and are correctly registered. The deployment of staff during quiet moments complies with the regulations. There is a combined parent committee with daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Bengel and BSO Storm. This is the third consecutive year that the location has passed inspection without violations or recovery offers.
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