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About this care
Kinderdagverblijf de Vennen is a small-scale daycare centre operated by Stichting Welschap Kinderopvang, located in the quiet residential area of Boven de Baandert in Heemskerk. We provide care for up to 48 children aged 0 to 4 years in a warm and familiar environment.
Our outdoor space is designed to challenge and inspire children. The garden features a large sandbox with a mud kitchen, a vegetable garden, a wigwam, a small bridge, a slide, and plenty of greenery. Even the youngest children have their own corner to explore safely. We believe in learning through play, and children are encouraged to get messy and curious.
Inside, we work with vertical groups. Open doors between rooms create a welcoming atmosphere where children of different ages interact and play together. This supports social development and a sense of community.
We offer early childhood education (VVE) using the Uk & Puk programme. Puk the puppet is a familiar face in the group and joins the children in their daily adventures. The activities are tailored to both babies and toddlers.
Our enthusiastic team is committed to providing a safe and loving environment. Every child is seen and valued. The strong connection within our team contributes to a trusted atmosphere for both children and parents.
Healthy meals are a priority. We serve fresh and varied food and snacks. An active and involved parent committee helps shape our policies and activities.
De Vennen is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. For questions or a tour, please contact our assistant manager Zavier Vos or manager Anneloes de Beer.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 26, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy and practice are well implemented
- Stable team with sufficient attention to policy execution
- Staff planning takes into account illness, leave and turnover
- Correct deployment and supervision of staff members in training
- Good cooperation from the location manager and staff members with the inspection
Violations
- Pedagogical policy (September 2024): missing concrete description of responsible deviation from required staffing levels — resolved after recovery offer
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Vennen in Heemskerk, part of Stichting Welschap Kinderopvang, was inspected unannounced on 26 March 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland. The location provides care for 48 children aged 0 to 4 years. The annual inspection showed that the location meets all assessed quality requirements, including pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, staff registration and sufficient qualified staff. There is a stable team and staff planning accounts for absences. Three staff members in training are correctly supervised and deployed according to regulations. At a previous inspection in September 2024, a violation was identified regarding the absence of a concrete description of responsible deviation from staffing requirements; this has been resolved following a recovery offer. The holder did not submit a statement of objections.
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