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About this care
Welcome to Berneopfang de Keallepôle! We are a small-scale agricultural childcare center located on our dairy farm in Hichtum, near Bolsward. We provide care for children from 10 weeks to 4 years old in a vertical group with a maximum of 16 children. Thanks to our unique farm location, children can experience all seasons of farm life. They play outside a lot, are allowed to get dirty, and join us to see the cows or go to the fields. We believe in following the child's rhythm and provide a safe and challenging environment where every child can develop at their own pace. Our team of pedagogical staff cares for the children with great enthusiasm. We are affiliated with the Agricultural Childcare Association (VAK) and work according to their manuals. The childcare center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (51 weeks per year).Read more
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 16, 2026
Strengths
- Good pedagogical practice with attention to emotional safety, and personal and social competence
- Sufficient and qualified staff with appropriate diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Good staff-to-child ratio and stable group composition
- Safe and suitable accommodation with sufficient indoor and outdoor space
- Active parent committee and good complaints procedure
- Clear safety and health policy with child abuse reporting protocol
Violations
- The pedagogical policy plan did not contain a concrete description of which tasks interns may perform (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
GGD Fryslân conducted an annual inspection on 16 February 2026 at Berneopfang de Keallepôle, a small-scale agricultural daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Hichtum for 16 children (ages 0–4). The location generally meets the statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical practice, personnel matters, safety and health, accommodation, and parental rights are all well in order. One violation was identified regarding pedagogical policy: the pedagogical policy plan lacked a concrete description of intern tasks. The provider corrected this following a recovery offer within the set timeframe. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân not to take enforcement measures.
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