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About this care
Junior Service Amsterdam at Bilderdijkstraat 120 H is a small-scale daycare centre in the heart of Amsterdam-West. We provide care for up to 15 children in one vertical group, where children aged 0 to 4 play, discover and grow together. This set-up gives the very youngest the calm and security of a homely environment, while the toddlers learn to deal with differences and to help one another. Our location is housed in a characteristic building on a quiet street, within walking distance of Vondelpark and numerous cafés and shops. The space is bright and homely, with separate sleeping areas for babies and a safe courtyard where the children can go outside. Our team consists of experienced pedagogical staff who, every day, create a warm, safe environment in which your child can develop to the full. At Junior Service Amsterdam personal attention, small scale and a homely atmosphere are central.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
Development themes
Certifications
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 25, 2025
Strengths
- Strong and coherent pedagogical policy (Trilogy) with a clear mentor system and child development tracking system
- Early childhood education (VVE) program Uk en Puk is implemented intensively and thematically with at least 960 hours over 1.5 years
- Children experience emotional safety through predictable daily rhythm cards and sensitive guidance
- All childcare professionals hold the correct diplomas, VVE certificates and language level B1/2F; annual training plan in place
- Active parent involvement: newsletters, theme closings, parent evenings and parent committee with regulations
- Structured transition to primary school through uniform forms and warm handover for children requiring additional support
- Early childhood education (VVE) is offered 5 days per week, 30 hours per week; well above the statutory minimum
Violations
- The most recent inspection report was not published on the website (in time); violation immediately resolved after recovery offer
Summary
Junior Service Amsterdam (daycare center/kinderdagverblijf/KDV) on Bilderdijkstraat provides care for a maximum of 15 children aged 0-4 years in one vertical group. The location uses the early childhood education (VVE) program Uk en Puk and has a stable team of four qualified childcare professionals. The pedagogical policy is clearly documented in a 'Trilogy' of policy plan, information booklet and protocols handbook. Children have a fixed mentor, parent meetings are held twice yearly and development is tracked using a dedicated observation form. The childcare professionals provide emotional safety, work thematically (e.g., 'Rain') and stimulate language, motor skills and social skills. Parents are involved through newsletters, theme closings and an annual parent evening; transition to primary school takes place via the Amsterdam Uniform Cover Sheet and an additional information form. There is a parent committee and complaints procedure; affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang) is in place.
Reviews
A brilliant and caring place where everyone feels like family. Also, the level of expertise on how to guide children’s development is off the charts. ...
The best experience we had. They care, treat, raise, educate our kids so well. We learned a lot from the teachers. Thanks Natasja for making such a l...
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The JSA has been an ubelievable flexible and loving daycare for our two daughters the last couple of years. It is small but feels very much like home ...
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