De Kikkerhoek

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is well implemented in practice
• Staff correctly registered in the childcare personnel register with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• Staff-to-child ratio meets the required standards
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space (59.2 m² indoors, spacious outdoor area)
• Stable care provision with a fixed mentor for each child
• Good backup supervision arrangement when only one staff member is present

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kikkerhoek in De Weere, part of Berend Botje, was inspected by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Noorden on 3 September 2026. The unannounced annual inspection showed that the location meets all assessed requirements. The location provides care for 16 children aged 2 to 4 years in one core group, housed in primary school Petrus Canisius. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Staff are correctly registered in the childcare personnel register, the staff-to-child ratio is in order, and there is a pedagogical policy that is adhered to in practice. The indoor space (59.2 m²) and outdoor space more than meet the requirements. The operator responded positively to the favorable report.