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About this care
Welcome to De Kleine Hugo, our small-scale toddler playgroup in the heart of Arnhem. We are part of SKAR Childcare and provide care for up to 16 children aged 2 to 4. Located at Thorbeckestraat 21, our setting is the starting point for many Arnhem toddlers: most children who later enter grade 1-2 of the adjacent Hugo de Groot primary school begin their development with us.
We use a clear vertical group structure: all toddlers are together in one group. This encourages social development and interaction between younger and older children. At the centre of our programme is the VVE curriculum (Pre- and Early-School Education). Through this programme we help children learn new words through play, create themed crafts and practise self-reliance. This preparation for primary education runs seamlessly: parents can register their child for the reception class of Hugo de Groot primary school ten months before the child turns four.
Our pedagogical staff create a warm, safe environment in which every child can be themselves. We give space to explore independently, take initiative and colour outside the lines. Thanks to this approach we see our toddlers literally grow: they develop optimally and move on to the next stage of their school career with confidence.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 7, 2026
Strengths
- Staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behavior and know each child personally
- Good parental involvement, including use of an interpreter when language barriers exist
- Much attention for emotional safety and individual needs of children
- Structured VVE (preschool education) program Kaleidoscoop with additional language stimulation through Logo 3000
- Clear daily structure with transition routines and pictograms
- Attention for cultural diversity and social competencies
- All staff meet training and language requirements
Summary
De Kleine Hugo is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Arnhem with 16 places for children aged 2 to 4 years, located in the Hugo de Grootschool. The unannounced annual inspection of 7 May 2026 shows that the location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate and staff and groups. The staff offer a warm, safe environment in which children are guided individually. The VVE program Kaleidoscoop is used, with extra attention for language stimulation. The pedagogical practice shows strong examples of emotional safety, social competencies, and stimulating personal development. Parents are actively involved in upbringing. No violations or points for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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