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About this care
Peuterspeelzaal De Kindertuin is part of KindeRdam and is located at Bijlwerffstraat 2 in the heart of Rotterdam-Blijdorp. We welcome toddlers aged 2 to 4 in two small-scale groups, each with its own cosy room. Our setting is housed within Cos De Wereld and benefits from modern school facilities. The groups are horizontally structured, ensuring every child is placed in an age group that perfectly matches his or her stage of development.
We follow the VVE programme Startblokken. Each day we offer a fixed, predictable rhythm that includes singing, talking and reading aloud in circle time. Children are also free to choose and experiment in our dressing-up, reading, home and construction corners. These areas are richly stocked with challenging materials that spark imagination and stimulate development. We are also a Lekker Fit! location: healthy food and plenty of exercise are central. Outdoors, the toddlers can play safely on our green playground with equipment that supports both gross and fine motor skills.
Parental involvement is essential to us. We regularly share observations, organise parent meetings and invite parents to take part in activities. Our qualified pedagogical staff all hold a Certificate of Good Conduct and receive ongoing training. Feel free to drop by for a no-obligation tour and experience for yourself the warm, safe atmosphere in which your child takes playful steps towards primary school.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 4, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy and practice are in order
- Children experience emotional safety and receive developmentally appropriate activities
- Parents are actively involved in early childhood education
- Reporting obligations for suspected child abuse are known to staff
- All staff members hold a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
Shortcomings
- Ensure sufficient certified substitute staff for early childhood education in case of illness or absence
Violations
- On 10, 11 and 20 February 2025, staff members without an Early Childhood Education (VE) certificate were deployed, in violation of the required staffing ratio of at least one VE-qualified staff member per eight children
Summary
De Kindertuin in Rotterdam is a toddler daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) offering early childhood education for children aged 2-4 years. During the unannounced inspection on 4 March 2025, most quality requirements were approved. The pedagogical practice, pedagogical policy, reporting obligations for suspected child abuse, and Certificates of Good Conduct were all found to be in order. However, one violation was identified: due to staff shortages, non-specialized temporary staff who did not meet the early childhood education requirements were deployed on four days in February 2025. The location has indicated it will take action by deploying only certified staff going forward and discussing this at management level. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Rotterdam to enforce.
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