Basker IKC – de Groene Ring Zuid

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is documented and adhered to
• Pre-school education programme Startblokken is effectively delivered by qualified childcare professionals
• All staff hold the required diplomas, early education (VE) certificate and language proficiency level 3F
• Sufficient age-appropriate indoor and outdoor spaces, with a separate sleeping room for babies
• Staff-to-child ratio is guaranteed with an emergency back-up staff member
• Stable core groups with fixed mentors and clear parent communication

Summary

The annual unannounced inspection visit on 22 October 2025 to daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Basker IKC – de Groene Ring Zuid in Duiven demonstrates that the location meets all statutory quality requirements. The facility accommodates 32 children (0-4 years) in two core groups, integrated within an Integral Child Centre (Integraal Kind Centrum). The pedagogical climate, staffing levels, accommodation and parent information all score positively. The pre-school education programme Startblokken is actively and expertly implemented; all involved childcare professionals hold the required diplomas, certificates and language proficiency level 3F. Indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, more than adequate (≥3.5 m² indoor, ≥3 m² outdoor per child) and arranged in an age-appropriate manner. There is a separate bedroom for babies. All staff are registered and hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG); the staff-to-child ratio is guaranteed, with a maximum of 3 hours per day of minimal understaffing and always an emergency back-up staff member on call. Parents are informed through intake meetings, the website and portal; the current inspection report is publicly available. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.