Dikke Maatjes

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is concrete and is implemented well in practice
• Sufficient qualified staff deployed in accordance with the legal ratio
• Stable care with a fixed core group, familiar faces and mentorship for every child
• Staff are well informed about the policy through an online platform and team meetings
• Creative approach to limited space, for example through flexible use during toddler dance
• All employees correctly linked in the persons register with Certificate of Conduct (VOG)

Shortcomings

• Limited indoor and outdoor space offers less flexibility for activities

Violations

• The pedagogical policy plan did not meet all set conditions (resolved after recovery offer)

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 21 May 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Dikke Maatjes on Molukkenstraat in Haarlem. The location provides care for 12 children aged 0 to 4 years in a vertical core group. The general conclusion is that the location meets the assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical policy, staffing, stability of care and linkage in the persons register. A point of attention is the limited indoor and outdoor space, which makes flexible use more difficult, although the location handles this creatively. During the previous inspection in October 2025, a hanging cradle was found that was not suitable; this has since been replaced. The pedagogical policy has been adjusted following a recovery offer and the shortcomings have been resolved. The GGD advises the municipality not to take enforcement action.