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About this care
De Kattekop Day Care Centre is located at Wassenaarseweg 8 in Leiden and has been providing childcare for children aged 0 to 4 since 1980. We are a foundation that exclusively offers childcare to staff and students of Leiden University and its affiliated institutions. Our purpose-built facility accommodates 56 children across two baby groups (8 weeks – 2 years) and two toddler groups (2 – 4 years).
At De Kattekop, we focus on creating a warm, safe and calm environment. Our structured groups are led by consistent pedagogical staff, ensuring every child receives the attention they need. Our spacious indoor areas are bright and homely, and we have two outdoor spaces: a sheltered patio with a sandpit for babies and a separate playground for toddlers. Outdoor play is a daily part of our routine.
We value close communication with parents. Our staff take time each day to share how your child’s day went. We also have an active parents’ committee that contributes to policy and development. Parents appreciate our approach: we scored 9.2 in the latest satisfaction survey, the highest in South Holland.
De Kattekop is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:30. We are closed on public holidays and a few additional days around the holidays. For more information or to register, please visit our website or contact us at info@dekattekop.nl.Read more
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 18, 2026
Strengths
- Staff members know children personally and provide emotional safety and security
- Pedagogical practice is sensitive, responsive, and stimulates development of personal and social competencies
- All staff members and new personnel hold the correct qualifications, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and language requirement-IKK
- Staff-to-child ratio complies with legal requirements
- Care takes place in stable core groups with appropriate age composition and group size
- Safety and health policy is correctly adhered to, including presence of first aid-certified personnel
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report for childcare location De Kattekop in Leiden presents a positive picture. The unannounced annual inspection on 18 May 2026 assessed pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The location meets the statutory quality requirements in all three domains. The staff members demonstrate sensitive and responsive behaviour, know the children well, and create an emotionally safe environment. The personnel hold the correct qualifications and Certificates of Conduct (VOG), and the group composition and staff-to-child ratio are in order. The safety and health policy is also adequately adhered to. No shortcomings, violations, or recovery offers were identified. The GGD advises the municipality of Leiden not to take enforcement measures.
Reviews
Ontzettend fijne kinderopvang. Alleen voor medewerkers en studenten van Universiteit Leiden.
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