El Furkan

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is concrete and is implemented well in practice
• Staff members interact with children in a sensitive and responsive manner
• The safety and health policy is up to date and is being followed
• The premises meet space requirements with sufficient indoor and outdoor play areas
• Parents are actively involved in early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VVE)

Violations

• On 17-06-2026, a temporary staff member without a VVE certificate and without demonstrable 3F language proficiency level was deployed within the staff-child ratio for early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VVE), as a result of which the required ratio of 1 to 8 was not achieved

Summary

Kindercentrum El Furkan in Schiedam, part of Stichting Kinderopvang Noah, offers toddler care for children aged 2.5 to 4 years with 32 places and early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VVE) according to the Piramide method. During the annual inspection on 24 June 2026, the location met most quality requirements, including pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, safety policy, and premises. However, one violation was identified in the area of early childhood education: on 17 June 2026, a temporary staff member was deployed without the required VVE certificate and without demonstrable 3F language proficiency level, while 11 children were present. This substitute was not permitted to be counted in the staff-child ratio. The holder acknowledges this incident and requests leniency due to the consideration made between group closure and continuity of care. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises enforcement.