KDV Berend Botje locatie De Minimolen

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: staff verbalize their actions, adjust their body posture to the children's eye level, and use age-appropriate language
• Staff provide adequate support to children in social interactions and encourage independence
• The pedagogical policy plan is comprehensive in content and is followed in practice
• Early childhood education meets all requirements: Startblokken programme, sufficient hours (960 hours in 1.5 years), correct staff-child ratio (1:8)
• All staff hold the correct qualifications, 3F language proficiency level, and early childhood education certificate
• The childcare persons register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration are in order
• The pedagogical policy worker/coach is deployed structurally and staff receive coaching annually

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report dated 20 May 2026 for daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Berend Botje, location De Minimolen in Benningbroek, presents a positive picture. The childcare facility meets all assessed statutory conditions. The annual inspection included observations, document review, and interviews with staff. The location provides daycare for 16 children aged 2 to 4 years and delivers early childhood education through the Startblokken programme. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The GGD advises the municipality of Medemblik not to take enforcement measures.