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About this care
We are de Hummel, a small-scale daycare centre run by SKN at Sportweg 22 in Ens. We welcome up to 16 children from the age of 2 until they start primary school, offering a safe second home where they can develop through play. Our horizontal group structure places toddlers and pre-schoolers in age-specific groups, ensuring that every activity matches their developmental stage.
As a VE group (Pre-school Education) we follow SKN’s Early Childhood Education programme. This supports language skills, social development and overall growth. Our qualified staff provide themed activities that spark curiosity and invite children to explore, investigate and learn. The rooms are colourful, secure and designed for young children, with a separate nap room and a play area for building, crafting, singing and playing.
We have a private garden where children can run, cycle and enjoy sand and water play. Outdoor play is an important part of our day, as we believe fresh air and natural stimuli are essential for development. Parents are always welcome; we value parental involvement and organise regular parent evenings and reading sessions. Communication is handled through a parent portal, keeping you informed about your child’s progress.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: January 20, 2026
Strengths
- Staff actively engage with children's play and stimulate their development
- Thematic working with visible implementation in the group room (Startblokken)
- Active parent involvement through newsletters and the 'Boekenpret' book project
- Sufficiently qualified staff with correct early education (VE) certificates and language proficiency level 3F
- Correct deployment of pedagogical policy worker/coach for early education (VE)
- Good stability of care with permanent staff members and mentorship for each child
Shortcomings
- Door safety device between the base group room and hallway still needs to be installed (already ordered, supervision arranged until installation)
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) de Hummel in Ens, part of Stichting Kinderopvang Noordoostpolder, was inspected unannounced on 20 January 2026 for the annual inspection. The location provides early education (VE) to 16 toddlers aged 2-4 years in one core group. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and the premises. The location meets all investigated requirements. Pedagogical practice is positive: staff engage with children's play, work thematically ('We see wild animals'), and actively involve parents. The early education (VE) programme Startblokken is correctly implemented with sufficient hours and qualified staff. One minor point concerns a door safety device yet to be installed between two rooms; supervision is being maintained until installation. No violations were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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