Features
Ages0–4 years
Opening hours07:30–18:30, Monday-Friday
Total capacityLarge (60 child places)
Preschool educationNo
Group structureVertical
Organic foodYes
Half days possibleNo
Use of appNo
Outside playgroundYes
Spoken languagesDutch
About this care
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Welcome to daycare centre Het Piratenschip, part of Junis (formerly Gro-up). Located at Woerdlaan 14 in De Meern, we provide day-care for 60 children aged 0-4 in mixed-age groups. Our programme follows the VVE language-development curriculum “Boekstart”, giving even the youngest babies a head start in communication. The natural garden surrounding the building serves as our outdoor classroom, where children explore seasons, plants and animals while learning through play. In our spacious, child-friendly kitchen we regularly cook and bake together—anything from vegetable soup to homemade pancakes—helping children discover flavours, smells and textures while training fine motor skills. Every child enjoys a freshly prepared warm meal, adapted for allergies or dietary needs when required. Safety and security are paramount: the premises feature a secure entrance and quiet sleeping rooms where children can rest whenever they need. Our qualified staff guide the group process with close attention to each child’s developmental stage. We warmly invite you to visit and experience how pleasant Het Piratenschip is!Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 31, 2026
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Strengths
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Shortcomings
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Violations
Meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act.
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice assessed as adequate: staff interact with children in a sensitive and responsive manner
- Children are playfully challenged in their development
- Children are guided in their interactions and social skills
- Staff provide structure through fixed routines and familiar agreements
- Children are actively involved in caregiving and household tasks
- Positive feedback and appreciation of children by staff
- Sufficient staff present in accordance with legal ratios
- All personnel correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register with Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Location has recently been refurbished with newly painted and furnished spaces
Summary
Het Piratenschip in De Meern, part of gro-up Kinderopvang B.V., was inspected on 31 July 2026 by GGD Utrecht. This was an annual unannounced inspection of pedagogical climate, staffing, and groups. The location provides daycare in a former church for 60 children across five groups. The inspector concluded that all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act are met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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