De Prins

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is structurally implemented and shared with parents
• The early childhood education (VE) offer of 960 hours and maximum group size of 16 children meet the standards
• All early childhood education staff have the correct qualifications, 3F language proficiency level, and annual training plan
• Use of fixed core groups, consistent staff members, and an assigned mentor for each child
• Digital attendance lists and schedules ensure correct staff-to-child ratios
• All staff are registered in the PRK and hold a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gelderland-Zuid conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit to daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Prins in Nijmegen on 8 September 2025. The location offers 64 childcare places across four core groups, including two toddler groups with subsidised early childhood education (VE) following the Uk & Puk method. All assessed quality requirements were met: the pedagogical policy is being implemented, the early childhood education hours, group size, staff qualifications, 3F language proficiency level, and deployment of the pedagogical policy staff member comply with statutory standards. Staff-to-child ratios are correct, fixed core groups and mentors are in place, and all staff are registered in the PRK with a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement action.