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About this care
Welcome to Dak Den Helder, located at Den Helderstraat 256 in the Leyenburg district of The Hague. Our daycare is part of Stichting DAK kindercentra and has provided trusted, professional childcare since 2003. Everything we do centres on creating a safe, warm environment where children aged 2 to 4 can develop to their full potential.
The setting is designed specifically for toddler care with Early Childhood Education (ECE). We use the recognised Uk&Puk programme to focus on language development, social skills and school readiness. The cosy playroom offers different themed corners that invite free play and imaginative activities. From the group room children step straight onto our secure outdoor playground to run, climb and explore.
Our qualified pedagogical staff welcome children every morning from 08:30 to 12:30, Monday to Friday. We work in small, clearly structured horizontal groups so every toddler receives the individual attention they need. Playing together is not only fun but also educational. Through guided activities we prepare your child for primary school in a playful way, building confidence and curiosity.
Dak Den Helder collaborates with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition from toddler care to school. Our unit manager Marjolein Lennards and her team look forward to meeting you during a no-obligation tour. Come and see how we create new adventures in a safe environment where every child can grow, learn and shine.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 9, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice aligns well with the described policy, with diverse play corners and active guidance by childcare professionals
- Early childhood education is well organized with the 'Uk en Puk' program, child tracking system 'Kijk!', and sufficient early education hours (1,200 hours instead of the mandatory 960)
- Childcare professionals meet all qualification requirements, including early education training and language proficiency level 3F
- Good cooperation with primary school de Jonge Wereld with a warm transition
- Safety and health policy is complete, including missing child protocol
- All employees hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are properly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Accommodation is appropriately furnished with many low cabinets and child-friendly materials
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Haaglanden of daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Dak Den Helder in 's-Gravenhage, conducted on 9 July 2026, shows a location that fully complies with all legal requirements. The daycare center accommodates a maximum of 16 toddlers (ages 2-4) and works with the Early Childhood Education program 'Uk en Puk'. The pedagogical practice aligns well with the policy, with diverse play corners and engaged childcare professionals. The safety protocols, including the missing child protocol and domestic violence reporting code, are in order. No violations were identified and the advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
Reviews
Hele lieve peuterleidster! Heel betrokken met het ontwikkelen van mijn zoon! Met hun hulp werd onze zoon in een week tijd zindelijk.
So nice teachers. My son love to going there and also learn so much not only language
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