Espira Midden Utrechtseweg 90 Amersfoort

Strengths

• All six investigated domains meet the statutory requirements
• Ample indoor and outdoor play space per child
• Extensive and concrete action plan for safety measures prior to opening
• Correct registration in the Childcare Persons Register
• Pedagogical policy and safety policy are worked out in detail and accessible to parents and staff
• Membership of the Childcare Disputes Committee in place

Summary

This inspection report concerns an investigation for registration of daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Espira Midden at Utrechtseweg 90 in Amersfoort. The location, with a maximum of 68 childcare places divided across 5 groups for children aged 0 to 4 years, was not yet in use at the time of inspection. All investigated domains meet the statutory requirements: general quality and compliance conditions, pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation and parental rights. The operator has drawn up an extensive action plan for safety measures prior to opening, including adaptations to stairs, window coverings, storage spaces and fire safety. The indoor and outdoor spaces comfortably exceed the surface area requirements. The operator is correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register and has a complaints procedure and membership of the Childcare Disputes Committee.