Benjamin

Strengths

• Complete pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) plan with four basic objectives from Riksen-Walraven
• Sufficient space: 60m² indoor space for 16 children and suitable outdoor space
• All staff members have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the PRK
• Active parent committee and workable complaints procedure
• Uk & Puk programme for early childhood education
• GGD inspection reports are structurally published on the website

Shortcomings

• Accommodation modifications still to be completed before start of operations (screening off heating elements, finger guards, heating pipes)
• New staff member for early childhood education does not yet hold the required certificate; training has been enrolled for
• Written agreement with parents still needs to be updated to reflect the new situation
• Pedagogical practice and actual deployment of staff can only be assessed after registration

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected Peuteropvang Benjamin of Stichting Kinderspeelzalen Harderwijk for registration at the new location in basisschool Alfons Ariëns. The toddler daycare offers places for a maximum of 16 children aged 2 to 4 years, five mornings per week, with early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE). The provider has sufficiently demonstrated that the operation will take place in accordance with legal requirements. The pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) is complete, the safety and health policy has been established, and the accommodation with indoor and outdoor space meets the requirements. Several modifications to the premises are planned before the start. A new staff member for VE is not yet fully certified but has enrolled for training; she will be deployed alongside a qualified staff member until the training is completed.