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About this care
Welcome to De Papegaai, our daycare center located at Ankersmidplein 2 in the heart of Zaandam. As part of TintelTuin, we provide care for up to 49 children aged 0 to 4 years at this location. Our focus is on creating a warm and safe environment where children play, grow and develop.
Our location is characterized by the beautiful rooftop terrace where children can play outdoors endlessly. We regularly use our pushcart to go on trips together. These outdoor activities form an important part of our daily experience-based approach. We believe that children discover and develop the world around them through play.
As a daycare center, we only offer full-day care. We find it important to always have sufficient pedagogical staff per group to provide the best care. Our professional teams create a homely atmosphere in which every child gets the space to develop at their own pace.
We work with horizontal groups, where babies and toddlers are cared for in age groups. This allows us to perfectly tailor care and activities to your child's developmental stage. From bottle feeding for the youngest to the first steps towards independence for toddlers and preschoolers.
At De Papegaai, your child's development is central. We offer a rich learning environment where language development, motor skills and social skills are stimulated in a playful way. Our pedagogical staff are specialized in guiding young children and create new discovery opportunities daily.
We look forward to experiencing and celebrating your child's first important years together with you.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 23, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and sensitive pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety
- Staff members know and act in accordance with policy and heat protocol
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor space, appropriately arranged for all ages
- Good information provision to parents via website and parent portal
- All staff correctly registered in the childcare personnel register
- Location has concrete temporary measures for heat and closes during extreme temperatures
Shortcomings
- Implement a structural and sustainable solution for the indoor climate
- More vigorous approach to the underlying heat issues in the building
Violations
- In August 2025, a recovery offer was issued for failure to meet quality requirements for indoor climate (temperatures up to 29°C in baby bedroom); violation has been remedied through temporary measures but structural solution is still lacking
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Papegaai in Zaandam, part of TintelTuin, was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 23 June 2026. The location provides care for a maximum of 49 children in four groups. All assessed quality requirements (pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, parental rights) are being met. The pedagogical practice is experienced as warm and sensitive, with attention to emotional safety and language development. The main point of concern is the indoor climate: since 2022, there have been problems with high temperatures, particularly in the bedrooms. In 2025, a recovery offer was issued due to temperatures up to 29°C in the baby bedroom. The provider has implemented temporary measures (mobile air conditioning, sun shading, heat protocol, closure during extreme heat), but a structural solution has not yet been achieved due to disputes with the landlord and technical limitations. During the inspection, temperatures were manageable and all protocols were followed.
Reviews
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