Features
About this care
KION provides high-quality childcare for children from 0 to 13 years. Our daycare centers (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) are specially designed for the development of young children, with a focus on emotional security and social skills. We believe that every child is unique and needs a safe environment to grow.
Our childcare staff are well-trained and receive continuous guidance to ensure the quality of care. We offer a structured daily schedule in which children learn and discover through play. Activities such as music, movement, crafts, and outdoor play are an integral part of our programme.
At KION, we encourage parental involvement and offer support to parents in their children's development. We regularly organise events and themed evenings to inform and support parents. Our locations are safe and meet all quality requirements, so parents can leave their children with us with peace of mind.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 26, 2026
Strengths
- Staff hold appropriate qualifications and meet the Dutch language proficiency requirement at 3F level
- Staff-child ratios and personnel administration are in order
- Safety and health policy is complete and well implemented
- Teaching staff for the preschool group correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- No unacceptable safety or health risks identified
Violations
- Pedagogical work plan lacked a concrete description of the nature and organization of activities where children leave their core group (daily exchange with the preschool class at 11:00 a.m.) — resolved following recovery offer
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Octopus in Horssen, part of KION Kinderopvang B.V., was inspected on 26 May 2026 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gelderland-Zuid. The location provides toddler care for 16 children in a school building. Following a recovery offer, the location meets all inspected quality requirements. The recovery offer concerned the absence of a concrete description in the pedagogical work plan of the daily exchange with the preschool class, during which children leave their core group. The provider resolved this within four weeks by publishing an amended work plan on the website, after consulting with parents. All other inspected aspects — staff and groups, safety and health — were found to be in compliance immediately. The inspection advises no enforcement action.
Reviews
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