Features
About this care
Welcome to Dak Van Merlen, our small-scale daycare located in a stately residence at Van Merlenstraat 69 in the Regentessekwartier district of The Hague. We provide care for up to 19 children aged 0 to 4 years. The building is bright and atmospherically furnished with French doors opening to a lovely garden where children can play and explore to their heart's content.
As part of Dak kindercentra, a social childcare organization active in The Hague, Voorburg and Rijswijk, we stand for equal opportunities for every child to have a good start. We work from a clear vision on development and put the development of children in their early years first. Our team of pedagogical staff provides a safe and familiar environment in which children can develop optimally.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register since October 23, 2018 and is inspected annually by the GGD Haaglanden. During the last inspection on March 26, 2024, no deficiencies were found, of which we as a team are proud. We continue to strive to guarantee and improve the quality of our services wherever possible.
We offer both full and half days of care, allowing parents to flexibly adjust to their working hours. Our small-scale setup ensures lots of personal attention and a homely atmosphere in which children quickly feel at home.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 29, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice, including outdoor play and maintaining a vegetable garden with the children
- All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and meet the IKK language requirement
- All employees have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are properly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (PRK)
- Staffing levels meet the statutory ratios in both groups
- Adequate safety and health policy with protocols for missing children and safe sleeping
- At least one staff member with a valid paediatric first aid certificate present during opening hours
- Indoor and outdoor spaces are appropriately furnished for the number and age of the children
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Haaglanden at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Dak Van Merlen in 's-Gravenhage, conducted on 29 June 2026, shows a location that fully complies with legal requirements. The childcare has two fixed groups: a baby group (7 children, 2 staff members) and a toddler group (10 children, 2 staff members). No violations were found on the investigated topics: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and accommodation. Strong points include the good translation of pedagogical policy into practice (such as outdoor play and the vegetable garden), correct staff ratios, valid VOGs and PRK registrations, and adequate safety policy including protocols for missing children and safe sleeping. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement measures.
Reviews
Een hele fijne locatie met leidsters die echt om je kinderen geven. Ze doen leuke activiteiten (knutselen, dansen, zingen). Onze twee kinderen zijn hi...
Anne DAK Van Merlenstraat is een gezellige en kleine opvang. Heerlijke (eetbare) tuin waarin de kindjes veel spelen. Lieve en betrokken leidsters. Aan...
We hebben ons zoontje altijd met een goed gevoel naar de van Merlenstraat gebracht. Het is een fantastisch en stabiel team. Op beide groepen staan er ...
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