de Empel Start

Strengths

• Respectful and sensitive interaction between staff and children, including effective communication with a non-Dutch-speaking child
• Recognizable daily routine with room for free play and connection to individual children's interests
• Good implementation of early childhood education according to the Pyramid method with varied theme-based activities
• Sufficiently qualified staff with recognized diplomas and language proficiency level 3F
• Active parent involvement through diverse communication channels and opportunities for parent participation
• Structural cooperation with the primary school for smooth transition and continuity

Summary

The annual inspection on 12 February 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) de Empel Start in Erp shows that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. The subsidized early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie) for 16 children (ages 0-4), housed in a classroom of primary school (basisschool) de Empel, scores well on pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and parental rights. The pedagogical practice is characterized by respectful interaction, a recognizable daily routine, and attention to multilingual children. The early childhood education follows the Pyramid method with sufficient hours and qualified staff. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.