De Doerakjes

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is concrete and is being implemented
• The space is inviting and thematically arranged for early childhood education (VE)
• Children are actively stimulated in language, numeracy, motor skills and social development
• All staff members hold the required diplomas, early childhood education certificate (VE-certificaat) and language proficiency level 3F
• A pedagogical coach is present to enhance quality
• Parents are well informed through the website, portal and newsletters
• The safety and health policy is up to date and known to staff members
• At least one staff member with a valid first aid certificate (EHBO) is always present

Shortcomings

• Installation of an additional washbasin in the group to facilitate hand hygiene after nappy changing
• Recruitment of a second parent for the parent committee in order to form a fully functioning committee

Violations

• Hand hygiene: hands not washed after nappy changing and no disinfectant available (resolved after recovery offer)
• Annual complaints report not sent before 1 June 2025 (mitigating circumstances, no enforcement recommended)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Doerakjes in Eemnes provides early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) to a maximum of 16 toddlers aged 2-4 years. The inspection report of 23 September 2025 concludes that the location meets all requirements, with two exceptions. There was a violation regarding hand hygiene: during the inspection, hands were not always washed after nappy changing and no disinfectant was present at the changing table. Following a recovery offer, the policy was brought to the attention of staff again and disinfectant was replenished. The annual complaints report was also sent to the Municipal Health Service (GGD) one day late (2 June); due to mitigating circumstances, enforcement is not recommended. Strong points include the stimulating pedagogical climate, well-qualified staff, clear communication with parents and a safe, thematically arranged space. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.