Jodokus

Strengths

• Relaxed, structured pedagogical climate with fixed routines and clear daily schedule charts
• Thematic work within the Uk & Puk programme stimulates language, numeracy, motor skills and social skills
• All staff members hold the correct diplomas, ECE certificate, language proficiency level 3F and valid first aid certificate
• Correct staffing levels in accordance with statutory ratios; no use of unsupervised trainees
• Pedagogical policy officer is deployed as planned for coaching and policy development

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Jodokus in Schoonhoven (Stichting Waardse Kids) provides early childhood education to a maximum of 16 children aged 2.5-4 years, 5 mornings per week. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 5 November 2025 concludes that the location meets statutory requirements on all assessed aspects – pedagogical climate, staff/groups, safety and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Key strengths include the calm, structured pedagogical climate with fixed daily routines, thematic work (rain), use of the ECE programme Uk & Puk, qualified and certified staff (3F language proficiency, first aid) and correct staffing levels. The pedagogical policy officer is deployed as planned for coaching and policy. The municipal executive is advised not to take enforcement action.