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About this care
De Schalm is a location operated by Kinderdam and offers toddler care in the heart of Katendrecht, Rotterdam. We welcome children aged 2 to 4 in a safe, small-scale environment where development and play are central. Our team, led by location manager Cinzia Pintus, works daily on your child's development with attention to language, motor skills, and social abilities.
We provide toddler care on weekdays from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM. For children aged 3 and older, extended toddler care is available until 2:00 PM. We are closed during school holidays. Our approach aligns with early childhood education (VVE), where we work playfully towards school readiness.
The location is situated at Katendrechtsestraat 61, right next to OBS De Schalm. This offers a unique opportunity for a smooth transition to primary school. We warmly invite you for a tour or an introductory meeting.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: November 25, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy and practice are consistent, providing children with emotional security and developmental stimulation
- Early childhood education using the Uk & Puk programme is well organised with active parent involvement
- All staff members hold the required certificates and language proficiency level 3F
- Complaints procedure and reporting are in order
Violations
- In 2024, unqualified staff members were deployed for three days for early childhood education (since resolved)
Summary
Kindercentrum De Schalm in Rotterdam provides toddler care with early childhood education for 16 children aged 2-4 years. The annual inspection on 25 November 2025 shows that the location now meets all quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is positive: the policy is clear, the practice provides emotional security and stimulates development, and the Uk & Puk programme is being implemented well. Parents are actively involved. Last year there was a violation: unqualified staff members had been deployed for three days for early childhood education. This violation has since been resolved; all staff members now hold the required certificates and language proficiency level 3F. No new violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.
Reviews
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De Schalm, basisschool voor de podiumkunsten. Een fijne Openbare School met kleine klassen. Op een schitterende locatie midden in de wijk!
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