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About this care
Welcome to Dak Schelpkade, our daycare centre located in the leafy Willemspark district of The Hague. We offer a warm, homely place for up to 44 children aged 0 to 4 years, where they can play, explore and simply be themselves.
Our building breathes calm and space: high ceilings, large windows and an open, light atmosphere in which children immediately feel safe. Babies and toddlers are given every opportunity to crawl, climb and discover the world. The familiar faces of our permanent team provide a consistent daily rhythm and personal attention, so that every child feels seen and secure.
Outside, a large green garden awaits, fully tailored to the youngest ages. The play areas are arranged so that even the very smallest can safely enjoy the outdoors. There is plenty of room to run, build sandcastles or simply lie in the grass. Inside, the children’s crafts hang proudly on the wall – a cheerful reminder that this is a place where life is lived and play comes first.
We believe it is important that parents feel just as welcome as their children. That is why we truly take time for handovers, listen to your story and share our observations. Together we build a trusting foundation on which your child can grow. Feel free to drop by for a no-obligation tour and experience the warm atmosphere of Dak Schelpkade for yourself.Read more
Practical info
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 30, 2026
Strengths
- Staff communicate sensitively and responsively with children, providing emotional security
- Recognizable daily program with daily circle time that stimulates personal development
- Good compliance with safety and health policy, including missing child protocol
- Correct Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration and PRK linkage for all employees
- Sufficient staffing levels and compliance with staff-child ratios
- Stable care environment with familiar faces and assigned mentors for each child
Violations
- One staff member in the Zeesterren core group (0-4 years) did not hold a valid infant care certification for working with children under 1 year old at the time of the inspection visit
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Haaglanden on 30 March 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Dak Schelpkade in Den Haag shows predominantly positive results. The location provides daycare for up to 44 children (0-4 years) divided across three core groups. The pedagogical climate is assessed as good: staff communicate sensitively and responsively, work with a recognizable daily program, and ensure the four pedagogical basic goals. Legal requirements are also met regarding safety and health, staff ratios, stability of care, and VOG/PRK registration. One violation was identified: a staff member in the infant group did not hold the required infant care certification. The holder made use of a recovery offer; the violation was ended within the set timeframe by obtaining the certification on 2 June 2026. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to enforce in accordance with the enforcement policy.
Reviews
I am very satisfied with this daycare. While the space inside can feel a bit compact and busy at times, the atmosphere remains consistently pleasant a...
Met pijn in ons hart hebben we na jaren afscheid genomen van Frank Dak en dan in het bijzonder alle warme en lieve leidsters. We missen jullie!
Heel blij met deze kinderopvang. Mijn kids hebben hier bijna een jaar op gezeten en zijn geliefd en ook ik ben heel tevreden met de pm’ers🫶🏽✨👍🏽
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