De Meerwaarde

Strengths

• Warm and supportive interaction between staff and children
• Relaxed and open atmosphere in the groups
• Good implementation of pedagogical policy, including mentorship
• Sufficient staffing with stable care through fixed groups and mentors
• Good organization of early childhood education with a recognized program
• Staff hold the correct qualifications and early childhood education (VE) training
• Active deployment of pedagogical coaches for quality improvement

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Meerwaarde in Strijen, part of Stichting De Hoeksche School Kinderopvang, was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 20 November 2025. The location offers 43 childcare places across 4 groups: a baby group (0-2 years), a combined toddler daycare/daycare center group (2-4 years), a toddler daycare group (2-4 years), and a 3+ group. Subsidized early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) is provided. The inspection was an unannounced annual investigation during which documents were reviewed, the location was visited, and interviews were conducted with staff and the team leader.