Ichthus

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan and work plan are complete and extensively implemented in practice
• The Startblokken early education (VE) programme is clearly visible and purposefully structured with themed activity corners and a rich selection of materials
• Staff members have attained language proficiency level 3F and receive annual coaching
• The child-to-staff ratio of 1:8 is achieved, with a maximum group size of 16 children
• All staff are correctly registered in the PRK with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) declarations

Summary

Kinderdagverblijf Ichthus in Hoorn, part of Stichting Kinderopvang West-Friesland, provides toddler care (peuteropvang) for 16 children aged 2–4 years. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 4 March 2025. All assessed areas – pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, early education (voorschoolse educatie/VE), staff qualifications and registration – comply with statutory requirements. No shortcomings or violations were identified. The location uses the Startblokken VE programme, provides a minimum of 960 hours of VE per child, and employs a pedagogical policy staff member for quality improvement. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.