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About this care
Located in the heart of Amsterdam-West at Eerste Nassaustraat 7, de Vlinderboom Amsterdam West is a daycare centre for children aged 0 to 4. We provide a warm, homely atmosphere where rhythm, repetition and calm are central. This creates a familiar environment in which every child feels seen and safe.
Our pedagogical staff carefully observe all children to follow their development in every area. We work from an anthroposophical vision, paying attention to the unique development of each child. Younger children are offered rest and a steady daily rhythm, while older children find both challenge and relaxation in play and activities.
We offer both full-day and half-day care and work with a vertical group structure. This means children of different ages play and learn together, just like in a family. Younger children learn from the older ones, while older children develop care and responsibility.
Every year we organise special activities and celebrations that connect with the seasons and anthroposophical traditions. De Vlinderboom is therefore not just a place where children are cared for, but a place where they can quietly develop into who they are meant to be.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 13, 2026
Strengths
- Children feel emotionally secure due to predictable structure and personal attention
- Staff members encourage independence and new skills
- Social skills are actively practiced during circle time and outdoor play
- Good cooperation with Vrije School Amsterdam-West for transitions
- Appropriate play and learning environment with natural materials and diverse activity corners
- Staff members hold the required qualifications, early education certificates, and language proficiency levels
- The early education coach is sufficiently available for support
Shortcomings
- Registration of all children in EL-VVE must be completed
- Data in EL-VVE must be kept up to date
Violations
- Not all children participating in early childhood education are registered in EL-VVE
- The data of registered children in EL-VVE is not up to date
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected De Vlinderboom Amsterdam West, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) offering early childhood education (VE) based on anthroposophical pedagogy. The location meets all statutory quality requirements for childcare and early education. The pedagogical climate is positive: children feel emotionally secure, are encouraged in their independence and social skills. However, there is a problem with the registration of children in the EL-VVE system: not all children are registered and the data is not up to date. This constitutes a violation of the Amsterdam conditions for early education. The provider states that this is due to structural technical problems with the system. No recovery offer was made for the statutory requirements, but the GGD advises the municipality to take the EL-VVE issues into account in the subsidy decision.
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