Berend Botje De Goorn, locatie De Droomgaard HDO

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is well implemented in practice
• Sufficient qualified staff with appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• The accommodation amply meets requirements for indoor and outdoor space
• Stable childcare provision with fixed core groups and mentorship for each child
• Good registration and linkage in the childcare personnel register

Violations

• The early childhood education (VVE) provision was insufficient due to additional training days and closure days, resulting in failure to meet the mandatory minimum of 960 hours within 1.5 years (shortfall of 28 hours in 2026)

Summary

The annual inspection conducted on 27 January 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Berend Botje De Goorn, location De Droomgaard HDO in Avenhorn, showed predominantly positive results. The location provides care for 60 children in 3 core groups for children aged 0 to 4 years and is registered as an early childhood education (VVE) provider. Almost all assessed requirements were met, including pedagogical policy, staffing levels, accommodation, and stability of care provision. However, a violation was identified regarding early childhood education: due to additional training days and closure days, 28 hours were missing from the mandatory provision of 960 hours of VVE within 1.5 years. Following a recovery offer with a 4-week deadline, the provider took corrective measures: 3 training days were cancelled and from 5 May 2026 the location will open on Wednesdays to compensate for closure days. The violation has thereby been remedied. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.