De Boomgaard

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is implemented well and is known to all staff members
• Children experience emotional safety and security
• Staff actively stimulate personal and social development
• Sufficient qualified staff present; all ratios and training requirements are in order
• Stable core groups with permanent staff members
• Dutch is used consistently as the language of communication

Summary

GGD Gelderland-Zuid conducted an unannounced annual inspection on September 23, 2025, at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Boom gaard in Lent. The KDV, part of KION Kinderopvang B.V., provides care for a maximum of 64 children in four vertical core groups (ages 0-4 years). The inspection concludes that the location meets all assessed statutory quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Key strengths include the good implementation of the pedagogical policy, attention to emotional safety, stimulation of personal and social development, and compliance with all staffing and ratio requirements. All staff members hold the appropriate qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG). The municipality of Nijmegen is advised not to take enforcement measures.