De Bloementuin

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is known to staff members and is being followed
• Early childhood education is well provided with sufficient qualified professionals and the Uk & Puk 2.0 programme
• The safety and health policy is up to date and staff are trained in first aid
• All staff members hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are correctly registered
• Parents are informed in multiple ways and have access to a complaints procedure and disputes committee

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Bloementuin in Hoogeveen provides care for a maximum of 16 children aged 2-4 years and is located within primary school De Weidebloem. The annual unannounced inspection on 16 September 2025 shows that the location meets statutory requirements in all areas examined. The pedagogical policy is elaborated in a plan and a work plan; staff members are familiar with the policy and work in accordance with it. Early childhood education is provided according to the Uk & Puk 2.0 programme, with sufficient qualified professionals (1:8 ratio) and an annual training plan. There is an up-to-date safety and health policy, a domestic violence and child abuse reporting code, and all staff members hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are correctly registered. Parents are informed via the website, intake interviews, newsletters and parent portal; a parent committee is not mandatory due to the small size. There is a proper complaints procedure and affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.