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About this care
Welcome to Het Kleine Huis aan het Plein, our daycare center located at Hygiëaplein 7 in Amsterdam. We provide anthroposophical childcare for children aged 6 months to 4 years. In a safe, secure and joyful environment, children can play to their heart's content and develop in a balanced way.
Our location features four groups: two infant/toddler groups, one preschool group and one mixed-age group. Through a harmonious environment, loving care and respect for the uniqueness of each child, we contribute to a solid foundation on which children can develop freely and healthily. Our pedagogical policy is based on the anthroposophical view of humanity and the world as developed by Rudolf Steiner. This vision is reflected in our approach, the design of our indoor and outdoor spaces, and our play materials.
We believe it's important that parents can entrust their children to our care with peace of mind. That's why we work with dedicated pedagogical staff who know the children well and closely follow their development. We pay attention to seasonal activities and give children the space to grow and learn at their own pace.
Our natural playground offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and discovery. We believe it's important that children spend lots of time outdoors and connect with nature. This contributes to their overall development and well-being.
You're warmly welcome for a tour on Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. Please contact us at planning@hetkleinehuis.info to schedule your visit. We look forward to meeting you and your child!Read more
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 30, 2026
Strengths
- Clear anthroposophical pedagogical climate with fixed rituals that provide emotional security
- Staff members respond well to children's autonomy
- Sufficiently qualified staff with appropriate diplomas and IKK language requirement
- Good group structure and overview during daily activities
- Sufficient staff-to-child ratio at time of inspection
Shortcomings
- Parent committee consists of 2 members, while 3 members are recommended for decision-making
- Vacancies in both baby groups require deployment of permanent substitutes
- Multiple changes in management (new manager, interim manager) create instability
Violations
- Self-employed worker (ZZP'er) was not linked to the permit holder in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK) before starting work (22-30 January 2026, linked on 6 February 2026)
- BBL student worked alone in baby group Wortelkinderen on 19 January 2026 without a qualified staff member present
- Staff members are insufficiently familiar with the Safe Sleeping Protocol; not all are aware of agreements regarding physical checks on sleeping children
- No CO2 meter present in the internal bedroom of the baby group; staff members are unaware that CO2 levels must be monitored; incorrect temperature agreements known among personnel
Summary
Het Kleine Huis a/h Plein is an anthroposophical daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Amsterdam with 48 places, divided across 4 core groups. During the annual inspection on 30 January 2026, multiple violations were identified, all of which have been remedied through recovery offers. The pedagogical quality is good: children experience emotional security through fixed rituals and staff members respond to children's autonomy. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises against enforcement measures as the permit holder has taken adequate measures.
Reviews
A very nice, warm, and safe place
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