Features
About this care
KDV De Ruyter is located in a charming, characterful building at De Ruyterstraat 4 in Huizen, just a short walk from the old village centre. We provide a warm, homely environment where children aged 0 to 4 feel safe, valued and free to blossom. Our core belief is that a child can only truly develop when they feel secure. Each day we create a trustworthy setting focused on connection and reliability.
The location has two horizontal groups. Babies and toddlers from 0 to 2 years are cared for in a calm baby-toddler group. We follow a gentle daily rhythm aligned with natural sleep and feeding times, offering soft stimuli, cuddles and age-appropriate toys. Children aged 2 to 4 join our vibrant preschool group, where we foster language skills, motor development, independence and problem-solving through playful, creative activities. We regard every child as a competent learner who naturally explores and discovers.
Outdoor play is central to our approach. Our spacious green garden – affectionately called the discovery garden – invites children to run, climb, dig and investigate. Through play they learn about nature, seasons and sustainability. Fresh air and physical activity enhance motor skills, concentration and social interaction.
We implement Early Childhood Education (VVE) activities tailored to each child’s age and stage. Story-telling, singing, movement and creative projects stimulate speech and language development, while free expression and imagination allow children to progress at their own pace.
Parents are partners, not customers. We communicate openly via the Bitcare parent app, where you can follow your child’s development, view photos and message staff directly. Regular parent events keep families engaged in their child’s care.
Our experienced, dedicated team cares for a maximum of 28 children, ensuring every child receives individual attention. At KDV De Ruyter your child will grow, flourish and meet the world with confidence.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 20, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical quality is high: staff provide emotional security and stimulate personal competence
- Sufficient qualified staff with correct diplomas and language proficiency requirements
- Good staff-child ratio and compliance with the three-hour rule
- Stable care with fixed core groups, permanent staff and mentorship for all children
- Up-to-date safety and health policy, including measures for allergies and safe sleeping
- Someone with paediatric first aid certification always present
- Staff receive annual coaching from the pedagogical policy officer
Violations
- Absence of a separate parent committee regulation per location and composition of the parent committee that did not consist exclusively of parents from the location (remedied following recovery offer)
Summary
KDV De Ruyter in Huizen, part of Blooming Kids B.V., was inspected on 20 January 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gooi & Vechtstreek. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 28 places and two groups generally meets the quality requirements well. The pedagogical quality, staffing, safety and health were assessed positively. There was one violation in the area of parental rights: the absence of a separate parent committee regulation per location and the composition of the parent committee. The holder made use of the recovery offer and the violation has been remedied. The GGD advises the municipality of Huizen to enforce in accordance with the enforcement policy.
Reviews
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Een zeer fijn, kleinschalig kinderdagverblijf met een groot hart voor kinderen!
De kinderen die zogenaamd zo goed buitenslapen liggen toch heel vaak minimaal een uur te huilen en er komt niemand.
Leuke kleinschalige kinderopvang met een huiselijk gevoel als je binnenkomt. Super leuke pedagogische medewerkers.
Super blij met deze kinderopvang. Flexibel en supper aardig personeel die professioneel met de kinderen omgaan.
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