Dependance de Dolfijn

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is described in concrete terms and is up-to-date
• The safety and health policy is comprehensive and is being followed
• Staff members are well informed about reporting, consultation and mandatory notification obligations
• Complaints procedure and dispute resolution are in order
• Group rooms are recognisably set up with play corners
• Children's development is systematically tracked using BOSOS

Shortcomings

• Sustainable assurance of attendance registration and staff rosters
• More careful checking of administrative documents before submission
• The pedagogical work plan must always reflect the current situation, including when groups relocate

Violations

• Early childhood education: the provision was not arranged such that children could receive at least 960 hours of early childhood education within eighteen months, due to incorrect merging of groups on Wednesdays
• Staff-child ratio: during gym lessons by an external staff member, a permanent qualified staff member was not always present in the group
• Number of qualified staff members and deployment requirements: staff rosters and attendance lists were incomplete and incorrect, meaning compliance with the staff-child ratio could not be demonstrated

Summary

The annual inspection of 21 May 2026 of toddler care at Dependance de Dolfijn in Rotterdam presents a mixed picture. The location meets most quality requirements, but problems were once again identified with early childhood education and the staff-child ratio. The holder made use of a recovery offer and the violations have since been remedied. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to take enforcement action.