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About this care
Kinderdagverblijf Groenendaal is a KindeRdam daycare centre housed in a charming building at Groenendaal 3, Krimpen aan den IJssel. We welcome children from 0 to 4 years in five vertical groups and one dedicated 3+ group, allowing brothers, sisters and friends of different ages to play and learn together. Our programme includes Early Childhood Education (VVE) using the ‘Uk en Puk’ curriculum, gently preparing every child for primary school through play.
Inside, the centre feels warm and homely with spacious play corners and bright rooms. When we have explored every inch indoors, we head outside. Our large front and back gardens are true discovery zones: children investigate plants, flowers and insects in every season, sowing seeds and watching them grow. We are proud to carry the ‘Groen Cement’ quality mark awarded by the Green Cement Foundation for our continuous focus on nature experience and outdoor play.
A special feature of our week is the contact with Crimpenersteyn Care Centre. Children visit the grandmas and grandpas or welcome them into our groups for singing, crafting and reading together—moments treasured by young and old alike.
Groenendaal is centrally located in Krimpen aan den IJssel, within walking distance of Het Kompas, OBS Kortland and Het Octaaf primary schools. Free parking is available and buses 97, 98 and 196 stop nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 07:00–18:30, all year round. Please note: half-day care is not available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Parental involvement is important to us. We keep families informed through our parent committee and encourage active participation in discussions about quality, policy and opening times. Together we create a safe, familiar place where children can be themselves and discover the world around them.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 18, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is sensitive, responsive and provides emotional safety
- Outdoor space is naturally and challengingly designed with vegetable garden and play areas
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor space per child
- Domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is well established and known
- Staff hold the correct qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Early childhood education is structurally offered according to the Uk & Puk method
Shortcomings
- Staff knowledge of reporting, consultation and notification obligations could be sharper: confusion between confidential counsellor and inspector
- Year in the pedagogical work plan for calculating the pedagogical policy staff member for early childhood education was incorrect (2025 instead of 2026), corrected immediately
Violations
- On the day of inspection, a vocational (bol) trainee was deployed in a formative capacity in the early childhood education group without the required certificate, meaning the ratio of one qualified early childhood education practitioner per eight children was not met
Summary
The annual inspection of 18 August 2026 of childcare center Groenendaal in Krimpen aan den IJssel shows predominantly positive results. The daycare (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for 80 children (0-4 years) meets nearly all quality requirements. The pedagogical practice, safety, accommodation and personnel matters are in order. One violation was identified regarding early childhood education: on the inspection day, a vocational (bol) trainee was deployed in an early childhood education group without the required certificate. Due to exceptional circumstances (bridge closure, staff shortage), the Municipal Health Service (GGD) considers this an isolated incident. No recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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