De Verrekijker

Strengths

• Staff members have trusting, warm relationships with the children and respond sensitively to their needs
• The pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice; staff members are familiar with the procedures
• Early childhood education is well organized through the Peuterpraat program
• All staff members hold the required qualifications, early childhood education certificate, and language proficiency level 3F
• Appropriate deployment of pedagogical policy staff and an up-to-date training plan

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Verrekijker in Katwijk, located on the grounds of the AZC (asylum seekers' center), was inspected on 18 June 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Midden. The location provides care for up to 24 children aged 2 to 4 years whose parents reside at the AZC, including subsidized early childhood education through the 'Peuterpraat' program. The annual inspection found that the location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate and staff and groups. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behavior, have trusting relationships with the children, and hold the required qualifications. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.