De Ridderspeelzaal B.V.

Strengths

• Staff work in accordance with the documented pedagogical policy
• All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and meet the IKK language requirement
• Correct registration and linkage in the Childcare Personnel Register
• Sufficient staff deployed in accordance with applicable ratios
• Adequate indoor and outdoor play space for the number of children
• Each child has a fixed mentor

Shortcomings

• The pedagogical policy must describe how emotional safety is ensured when all regular staff members are absent
• Use of the kitchen as a multi-purpose space must be described in the pedagogical policy

Summary

The annual inspection on 27 August 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Ridderspeelzaal in Almere shows that the location generally complies with legal requirements. Staff work in accordance with the pedagogical policy and are well qualified. Two points for attention were identified: the pedagogical policy lacks a description of procedures when all regular staff members are absent, and the use of the kitchen as a multi-purpose space must be documented. There are no violations or recovery offers. The advice to the municipality is to refrain from enforcement.