De Vlier

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice meets all requirements, including the four basic objectives of Riksen-Walraven
• Staff and groups fully comply with laws and regulations
• All childcare professionals hold the correct qualifications, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), and language proficiency level 3F
• Stable care with fixed core groups and mentorship for every child
• Early childhood education is well organized with sufficient hours and correct staff-to-child ratio

Shortcomings

• Regular staff duties were not described in the pedagogical policy plan
• The training plan and coaching plan insufficiently demonstrated how childcare professionals' knowledge and skills in early childhood education are maintained across all mandatory components

Violations

• Regular staff duties were not described in the pedagogical policy plan
• The training plan and coaching plan insufficiently demonstrated how childcare professionals' knowledge and skills in early childhood education are maintained across all mandatory components

Summary

Peuteropvang De Vlier in Helmond, part of Spring Kinderopvang, was inspected by GGD Brabant-Zuidoost (Municipal Health Service) on 27 January 2026. This was an unannounced annual inspection. The location provides care for 16 toddlers aged 2-4 years and uses the early childhood education (VVE) program 'Startblokken'. Overall, the location complies with laws and regulations. Two violations were identified, both subject to a recovery offer. The location has successfully remedied both violations. The GGD advises the municipality of Helmond not to take enforcement measures.