Boerkes & Co

Welcome to Boerkes & co, our small-scale daycare located on the yard of our farm at Oeffeltseweg 6b in Haps. Since 1 October 2018 we provide care for up to 48 children per day, aged 10 weeks to 4 years, divided into two vertical groups and a toddler group. Our building stands right next to the young-stock barn. Two large windows in the living area give the children a direct view of the feed alley; they can watch the young calves from very close by. Floor-to-ceiling windows on the yard side let even the youngest ones see the tractors and the wide animal pasture. The group room flows seamlessly into our garden. Children can play outside as often and as long as they wish. The garden offers a wealth of inviting play opportunities: a large sandpit that stimulates creativity and cooperation, a play forest for hide-and-seek, and plants to smell, taste and feel. Gradual height differences in the terrain allow children to explore their own limits safely. In the vegetable garden the children playfully discover where fruit and vegetables come from. They experience nature while breathing healthy outdoor air. Next to the garden is the chicken coop; under guidance the children may help with daily care. Contact with animals not only supports physical and mental development but also social behaviour. The barn and the large pasture are accessible every day. Under the watchful eye of our pedagogical staff the children learn to treat living nature with respect. Boerkes & co is a place where children grow up among farm animals, plants and seasons, in a safe, green environment.