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About this care
Heemhuys Het Zandkasteel is located at Dorpsstraat 15 in the quiet village of Nieuwvliet, just 1.5 kilometres from the wide Zeeland sandy beach. As part of the national Heemhuys franchise organisation, we offer a homely and small-scale after-school care (BSO) for up to five children aged 4 to 12.
Every child is at the heart of what we do. We work in small groups with two permanent staff members, ensuring familiar faces and giving each child the individual attention they deserve. Our approach is based on the Emmi Pikler method: children are encouraged to explore and develop independently and on their own initiative. We believe in a safe, secure environment where structure, calm and regularity are paramount.
Our setting includes a large country garden with a sandpit, spacious terrace and an animal paddock where children get to know guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and ducks. We go outside almost every day – rain or shine – and actively experience the seasons. Indoors there are two playrooms and we use natural toys that stimulate the senses. We regularly make time for children’s yoga and story reading. All food provided is fully organic.
Parents appreciate the warm, homely atmosphere and the fact that there are never unfamiliar faces. At Heemhuys Het Zandkasteel, both child and parent feel at home.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 22, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical staff act sensitively and responsively
- Respect for children's autonomy with clear structure and boundaries
- Varied range of materials and activities tailored to developmental level
- Good guidance of social interactions between children
- All staff members correctly registered and qualified
- Sufficient hours of pedagogical policy staff and coaches deployed
Violations
- The pedagogical policy plan did not contain a concrete description (or reference to) tasks and guidance of interns, childcare workers in training, and volunteers (Art. 1.50(2) Childcare Act; Art. 3(3)(d) Childcare Quality Decree) - RESOLVED following recovery offer
Summary
Kindercentrum Heemhuys Het Zandkasteel in Nieuwvliet is a small-scale combined daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) and after-school care (BSO) with 6 daycare and 5 after-school care places, located in a residential home. During the annual inspection on 22 September 2025, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) found that the location functions well overall. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff respond sensitively to children, respect their autonomy, and offer challenging activities. Personnel matters and group composition are also well managed. However, there was one violation: the pedagogical policy plan lacked a reference to a separate document regarding tasks and guidance of interns and volunteers. Following a recovery offer, the holder corrected this in October 2025. The GGD advises no enforcement action.
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