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About this care
Welcome to De Vrije Speelklas, located at Abbenbroekweg 7 in The Hague. We are a horizontally structured toddler care centre for up to 48 children aged 2 to 4. Our home is a converted residential house with a large, natural garden where children can play, garden and experience the seasons. Our pedagogy is inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophical vision: we provide a calm, homely environment in which play, art and nature are central.
The day begins with a regular circle in which we sing, tell stories and discuss the day together. Children are then free to choose from various activities: painting with natural dyes, crafting with wool and wood, baking bread, gardening or simply playing in the sandpit or greenhouse. We use organic and vegetarian produce and take allergies into account. Fruit and drinks are included; bread meals are prepared together with the children.
Our teachers are specially trained in anthroposophical pedagogy and guide the children with warm attention and respect for their individual developmental pace. We work with small groups and a fixed daily rhythm so that every child feels safe and secure. Early childhood education (VVE) is provided through a language and development programme that prepares children for primary school.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 9, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy aligns well with practice; children actively participate in activities such as baking bread rolls and making soup
- All staff members are correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Sufficient staff-to-child ratio and always at least two staff members present
- Stable care through fixed group composition, familiar faces and assigned mentors per child
- Safety and health policy is concrete, including missing child protocol
- Indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, accessible and appropriately furnished with an anthroposophical atmosphere
- Inspection reports are easily found on the website for parents and staff
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Haaglanden conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 9 July 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Vrije Speelklas in Den Haag. The location provides anthroposophical care for 64 children (ages 2-4) divided across 4 core groups. No violations were identified on any of the items investigated. The pedagogical policy aligns with practice, the staff-to-child ratio is in order, and there is sufficient stability through permanent staff members and mentorship. The safety and health policy, including the missing child protocol, is adequate. The accommodation meets all requirements and the most recent inspection report is easy to find on the website. The licence holder did not submit a response.
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