ELMO - Kinderopvang

Strengths

• Clear pedagogical policy that is actively discussed with staff
• All 7 staff members meet the training requirements and IKK language requirement
• Correct staff-to-child ratio with good record-keeping
• Fixed mentor structure for all children
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space, appropriately furnished
• Good stability through permanent staff members per core group

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) ELMO in Herwen was inspected on 20 January 2026. The location provides care for a maximum of 16 children (ages 0-4) in the village hall De Cluse. All inspected domains meet the legal requirements: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. The team of 7 staff members works according to a clear pedagogical policy. The group room (61.5 m²) and outdoor space meet the space requirements. All employees have the required Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and language proficiency. Children have fixed mentors and the staff-to-child ratio is correctly applied. This is a positive annual inspection without shortcomings, in contrast to previous years where an area for improvement was consistently identified.