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About this care
Welcome to Graaf Jantje Daycare Gorssel, our warm and welcoming childcare center located in the heart of the village at Molenweg 53. We provide care for 35 children aged 0 to 4 years in a homely environment where every child feels safe and at home. Our location is situated in 'Het Trefpunt', a space we have completely adapted to the needs of young children.
We work with small groups and permanent pedagogical staff who give your child personal attention. Our spaces are cozily furnished and we have a large natural outdoor playground where children can play and discover to their heart's content. Additionally, we regularly use the sports hall for sports and play activities that match the developmental stage of young children.
At Graaf Jantje, we believe it's important that children learn to discover the world around them. That's why we regularly go on outings. We visit the playground Bolderhoek around the corner, go to the forest for nature experiences, or take a trip to playground Dondertman. A special moment is when we go grocery shopping with the children at Jumbo - an educational activity that lets children discover the world in a playful way.
Our reading grandmother regularly visits to read from picture books. This not only stimulates language development but also creates close bonds between generations. Several times a year we visit the elementary school to playfully prepare children for primary education, introducing them to the school environment in a playful manner.
We consciously choose a small-scale approach with personal attention. Our pedagogical staff are professional and involved, without using substitute staff. This continuity in guidance contributes to a familiar environment in which children can develop optimally.Read more
Practical info
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: December 11, 2025
Strengths
- Staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behaviour toward children
- Children are playfully challenged in their development and encouraged toward independence
- Good guidance of children in social interactions
- Sufficiently qualified staff with correct Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registrations
- Good staff-to-child ratios and compliance with staffing requirements
- Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Clear pedagogical policy plan and safety policy
Shortcomings
- Limiting foot traffic by toddlers and staff through the baby group to ensure peace and safety for babies
- Sanitary facilities for the toddler group are not optimally arranged; children must go to the baby group for nappy changes
- Attention needed regarding kissing/cuddling babies in relation to setting boundaries
- Temperature in the baby group (measured at 17°C) requires a technical solution
Summary
Graaf Jantje B.V. KDV Gorssel is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Gorssel with 35 places, divided across three base groups for children aged 0-4 years. The annual inspection of 11 December 2025 shows that the location meets all assessed statutory quality requirements in the domains of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, and parental rights. The pedagogical practice is positive: staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behaviour, stimulate independence, and guide children in their social development. Several points for attention were identified: the baby group is used as a thoroughfare by toddlers and staff, the toddler group lacks its own sanitary facilities, and there are questions about kissing babies. The location manager has indicated these points will be discussed with the team and a company has been engaged for the temperature issue. The inspection history shows previous non-compliance and recidivism in 2023-2024, but since August 2025 all shortcomings have been resolved. There are no violations or recovery offer in this inspection.
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