Blij-Land Kinderdagverblijf

Strengths

• Stable team with permanent staff members, the majority have worked since opening in 2009
• The manager is present daily and provides accessible coaching
• Staff respond to children with sensitivity and responsiveness
• Good emotional safety; children are comforted and given autonomy
• Effective boundary-setting regarding children's behavior
• Spacious outdoor areas with daily outdoor play
• All staff members hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and correct qualifications
• The team has completed loose parts training

Shortcomings

• Safe sleeping policy needed to be tightened to align with new protocol (has since been addressed)
• CO2 measurement policy was not clearly defined; additional meters have been ordered for continuous monitoring
• Staff recruitment has remained challenging over the past 2 years

Summary

Blij-Land Kinderdagverblijf in Amsterdam-IJburg was inspected unannounced by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 26 January 2026. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) has 4 vertical groups for a maximum of 48 children (ages 0-4). The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The location meets all assessed quality requirements. No violations were identified. The pedagogical climate is positive: staff respond sensitively, safeguard emotional safety, and work in accordance with policy. There were some points of attention regarding safe sleeping and indoor climate, but these were addressed directly by the location without a recovery offer being necessary. The stable team has largely worked together since 2009. The municipality is advised to accept the report for information purposes.