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About this care
Welcome to the daycare centre of IKC Het Balkon, located at Het Lage Licht 15 in Maassluis. As part of UN1EK, we provide full-day care and toddler care for children from 0 to 4 years at this location. We work with horizontal groups based on the Startblokken vision: a baby group (0-1/2 years) and a toddler group (1/2-4 years). This allows us to closely follow and stimulate each child’s development.
Our qualified staff offer age-appropriate activities that match your child’s stage of development. We prepare children in a playful way for a smooth transition to primary school. Early childhood education (VVE) is used to stimulate language, numeracy and social skills from an early age. English lessons are also part of our programme: from a young age, children are introduced to a second language in a playful way.
The location has room for up to 56 children and features its own outdoor playground. Indoors, there is a separate sleeping area for the youngest children, allowing them to rest while the toddler group is engaged in activities. We operate a continuous schedule, ensuring a seamless connection between childcare and education. This strengthens the sense of community and makes the day predictable and familiar for your child.
In addition, we run a toddler playgroup two mornings a week. This is an accessible way to get to know our approach and to let your child get used to a larger group in a playful manner. You can register your child for fixed days or flexible care. For more information or to arrange a tour, please contact us at administratie@balkon-maassluis.nl or call 010-742 12 20.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
Development themes
Certifications
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 25, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is good: staff demonstrate sensitive, responsive behavior and ensure emotional safety
- Children are playfully challenged in their development
- Staff hold the required qualifications, background checks (VOG), and language proficiency
- Group composition and staffing levels meet legal requirements
- Parents are well informed through the website and parent portal
- Complaints procedure and annual complaints report are in order
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) annual inspection of 25 August 2026 shows that daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) IKC Het Balkon in Maassluis meets all assessed quality requirements. The inspection, carried out by GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond, evaluated pedagogical policy and practice, personnel matters, safety, and parental rights. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behavior, and children receive sufficient challenge and structure. Group composition and staffing levels comply with legal requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Maassluis is: no enforcement action.
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