Kinderdagverblijf De Zeebaboe

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy and practice provide children with emotional security and developmental stimulation
• Preschool education (KIKI) implemented according to plan with qualified staff and parent involvement
• Correct staff-to-child ratio and sufficient qualified personnel
• Safety and health policy is adhered to, including reporting code and first-aid readiness
• Structural deployment of a pedagogical policy officer for preschool education

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Zeebaboe in Hoek van Holland provides day care for 109 children aged 0-4, including subsidized preschool education. The annual Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 30 September 2025 shows that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is good: the policy is clear, the practice provides children with emotional security, developmental stimulation and social guidance, and the KIKI preschool program is correctly implemented with sufficient qualified staff, parent involvement and a pedagogical policy officer. Staff hold the correct diplomas and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) declarations, the staff-to-child ratio is in order and the safety and health policy (sleep room checks, first aid, domestic violence reporting code) is adhered to. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.