de Kikker PO

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and practice are consistent and well implemented
• Early childhood education is fully set up according to the 960-hour standard with appropriate materials and space
• All staff members hold the required early childhood education (VE) qualification, 3F language proficiency level, and Startblokken training
• Parents are actively involved through parent meetings, app, themed gatherings, and 'Thuis in taal' (Home in language)
• The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is known and applied
• No parent complaints in 2024
• Certificate of conduct (VOG) and persons register are in order

Summary

KDV de Kikker PO in Heemskerk provides early childhood education to 16 children aged 2–4 years. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 30 September 2025 concludes that the location meets all assessed statutory quality requirements: pedagogical climate, staff qualifications, safety, health, and parent involvement. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Staff are well-trained, work according to the Startblokken early education programme, and actively involve parents through parent meetings, a parent app, and themed gatherings. There is no parent committee, but the provider offers alternative parent consultation. No recovery actions needed; the municipality is advised not to apply enforcement.