De Ukkepuk

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and practice are well aligned
• Children experience emotional safety and security
• Sufficient qualified staff members present
• All employees hold a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag)
• Group size and staffing ratios comply with regulations
• Safety and health policy is up to date and being followed

Summary

De Ukkepuk in Ie is a toddler daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 16 places for children aged 2–4. During the unannounced inspection on 27 March 2025, it was found that the location meets all statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical practice appears positive: children receive sufficient challenge, structure, and emotional security. The team is well-trained, holds the appropriate qualifications, and all employees have a valid Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). Group size, staffing ratios, and languages used (Dutch and Frisian) are in order. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality not to take enforcement action.