De Ukkenburcht

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: staff work sensitively, responsively and respectfully with attention to emotional safety
• Purposeful provision with challenging theme-based activities that align with children's interests
• Clear Christian identity expressed through daily rituals
• Correct implementation of early childhood education using the Startblokken programme
• Thematic decoration of the space and annual planning made transparent for parents
• All staff correctly registered in the PRK with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• Pedagogical policy staff member sufficiently deployed for coaching and policy

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Ukkenburcht in Emmeloord was visited on 13 January 2026 for an unannounced annual inspection. The location, housed in primary school De Lichtboei, provides Christian early childhood education for 16 children aged 2-4 years. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) concludes that the location meets all assessed requirements. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: children are emotionally safe, receive purposeful challenge and staff work sensitively and responsively. The early childhood education programme Startblokken is correctly implemented with appropriate thematic decoration and annual planning. All staff hold the correct qualifications and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The pedagogical policy staff member is sufficiently deployed for coaching and policy. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.