Christelijk Kindcentrum De Meander

Strengths

• Relaxed, open atmosphere in the groups
• Sensitive and responsive pedagogical practice by staff
• Good implementation of accredited early childhood education program with adequate coaching
• Staff hold appropriate qualifications and up-to-date knowledge
• Clear agreements, rules and codes of conduct that are consistently applied
• Correct group sizes and staff-child ratios

Summary

Christelijk Kindcentrum De Meander (daycare center/kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, part of Stichting PIT kinderopvang & onderwijs, received an unannounced inspection by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 1 October 2026. The location provides daycare and toddler playgroup (peuterspeelzaal) for 43 children across 3 base groups (baby, toddler group, and toddler playgroup with early childhood education/VVE). The inspector concludes that the provider meets all assessed conditions. Pedagogical quality is satisfactory: there is a relaxed, open atmosphere, staff are sensitive and responsive, and work in accordance with the pedagogical policy. The early childhood education program is accredited and well implemented, with adequate coaching and up-to-date staff knowledge. Personnel meet all qualification requirements, including language proficiency level 3F. Group sizes and staff-child ratios comply with regulations. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.