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About this care
Eigenwijze Childcare – location Kraanvogellaan 6 in Engelen – is a daycare centre (KDV) for children aged 0 to 4. This location is part of the larger Eigenwijze Childcare organisation, which has been active for over 28 years in the ’s-Hertogenbosch, Vlijmen, Cromvoirt and Engelen region. We provide a safe, homely environment in which young children are given the space to grow and develop in their own way.
At Eigenwijze, trust is central. We follow the child’s rhythm and offer a predictable daily structure with familiar pedagogical staff who truly know each child. Our location on Kraanvogellaan – known as Kindcentrum De Matrix – is furnished with natural materials and offers both indoor and outdoor play opportunities. We work in small groups, with space for relaxation, discovery and play. There is a separate sleeping area for the very youngest, and outdoor naps are also possible.
We are open 51 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, closed only on national holidays and between Christmas and New Year. There is room for up to 48 children. No information is available about specific activities, facilities such as nappies or meals, or the exact group structure. It is also not indicated whether early childhood education (VVE) is provided or which languages are spoken.
In short: Eigenwijze Childcare on Kraanvogellaan offers small-scale, trusted care for the very youngest, with room for development at their own pace.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 16, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is comprehensive and concrete
- The staff-to-child ratio is correctly applied
- The outdoor spaces are more than sufficient and well laid out
- There is suitable and challenging play material for all age groups
- The pedagogical practice regarding personal and social competence was adequate from the start
Violations
- Pedagogical climate: staff did not act in accordance with the pedagogical policy; insufficient emotional safety (babies left without attention for long periods, minimal interaction during nappy changes, children not treated equally during incidents)
- Staff and groups: kindergarten teachers did not have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and were not registered in the childcare persons register
- Safety and health: cots were made up with fitted sheets on both sides, contrary to the safe sleeping policy
- Accommodation: insufficient indoor play space for groups PA Boefjes (3.48 m²) and Zandkasteel (3.46 m²), below the required 3.5 m² per child
Summary
Eigenwijze Kinderopvang (location de Matrix) in 's-Hertogenbosch is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for 48 children (0-4 years), operated by Dribbel B.V. Four violations were identified during the annual inspection on 16 April 2026, for which a recovery offer was made. All violations have since been resolved. The location now meets all assessed quality requirements. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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