De Sprinkhaan

Strengths

• Pleasant atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe and freely express their emotions
• Sensitive and responsive approach by staff, with attention to individual needs
• Clear and purposeful layout of the group room with theme boards and pictograms
• Good implementation of pre-school education using the Uk and Puk 2.0 method
• Sufficiently qualified staff with correct diplomas and language proficiency
• Concrete measures for physical safety, including an alert system to prevent children from going missing
• Permanent presence of someone with paediatric first aid certification
• Up-to-date safety and health policy with action plan

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Sprinkhaan in Huizen, part of Stichting Kinderopvang Huizen, was inspected on 16 January 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gooi & Vechtstreek. The location provides care for 16 children aged 2-4 years with pre-school education through the Uk and Puk method. All assessed quality requirements have been met: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. The inspection found a pleasant atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe and can freely express their emotions. The staff work sensitively and responsively. The group room was recently redesigned with clear play corners and theme boards. There is sufficient staff present (3 professionals and 1 volunteer for 12 children), all with correct qualifications. The safety policy is up-to-date and there are concrete measures for risks such as children going missing during outdoor play, including alert systems with coloured vests. There is always someone with paediatric first aid present. The provider uses an alternative form of parent consultation due to the small number of places.