De Kindertuin

Strengths

• Relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff toward the children
• Pedagogical policy is comprehensively documented and implemented in practice
• Good delivery of early childhood education using the Startblokken program
• Staff work with themes that connect to children's lived experiences
• Rich play-and-learning environment with diverse activity corners and materials
• Active parental involvement in early childhood education
• All staff correctly registered in the PRK with Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• All staff meet the language proficiency requirement at IKK level 3F
• Pedagogical policy officer deployed according to mandatory hours
• All staff received coaching in 2025

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kindertuin in Emmeloord, part of Stichting Kinderopvang Noordoostpolder, received an unannounced visit on 9 March 2026 for the annual inspection. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, staff, and groups. The location, with 70 childcare places and 5 core groups, meets all assessed requirements. The atmosphere is relaxed and staff are sensitive and responsive. The early childhood education program Startblokken is being well implemented in the toddler group 'Het Bunderbos'. All staff are correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register and hold appropriate qualifications and language level 3F. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.