Eigen&Wijzer Peutergroep 't Bontenest

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy and implementation of early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) in practice are well organized
• Staff members are sufficiently familiar with the additional VE topics
• Good parent involvement with daily open play sessions, open mornings and parent meetings
• Correct staff-child ratio and sufficient qualified staff members with VE certificates
• Suitable and safe indoor and outdoor spaces with sufficient play area per child

Violations

• The holder does not record how many target group toddlers are offered early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) as of 1 January, meaning the number of required coaching hours for the pedagogical policy staff member cannot be calculated correctly. This is a recurring violation; the same shortcoming was identified in 2025.

Summary

The annual Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of Eigen&Wijzer Peutergroep 't Bontenest in Maarssen presents a mixed picture. The location complies in the areas of staff, groups and accommodation, but has a violation in the pedagogical climate domain. This concerns a recurring shortcoming: the holder has insufficient insight into how many target group toddlers received early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) as of 1 January 2026. Consequently, the required number of coaching hours for the pedagogical policy staff member could not be calculated correctly. Because this is a repeated violation, no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made. The location provides care for a maximum of 16 children aged 2 to 4 years with the Startblokken programme. Strong points include good parent involvement, the correct staff ratio and suitable accommodation. The holder stated in their response that the policy would be amended with immediate effect.