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About this care
Welcome to KDV De Argonauten Op Stoom, located in the heart of Haarlem’s Garenkokerskwartier. As part of IKC De Argonauten, we share more than just an entrance with the primary school — we offer a continuous learning line that provides children with consistency and familiarity. Our focus is on loving care and space for development.
For the youngest children, the world begins with simple things: a bowl filled with wool that feels wonderful to little hands, or crackling foil that sparks curiosity. We work with vertical groups, where children aged 0 to 4 play and learn together. This setup offers familiar faces and encourages natural development through observation and interaction.
Babies receive all the attention and time they need. We talk and play with them, and give them plenty of room to move. We hardly use bouncers, supporting optimal motor development. Nap times follow each child’s natural rhythm.
Toddlers discover the world through play. They make their first friends, practice social skills, and are encouraged to crawl, walk, and explore. We believe the process is more important than the outcome — learning happens naturally through practice.
Our location offers access to various spaces within the school building, including an atelier for creative expression, a gym for movement, and a drama room for role play. Every day is a new adventure, where children are encouraged to explore their own path and grow in a safe, familiar environment.Read more
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 26, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is in place and being implemented
- Pedagogical practice provides emotional safety and stimulates development
- All staff members are registered and hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Sufficient qualified professionals present
- Professionals meet the language requirement and infant/toddler training requirement
- Mentorship arrangement is well organized
- Permanent staff members are correctly assigned to children
Violations
- Children are occasionally moved to another core group to prevent group closure, in violation of the rule for care in a fixed group
Summary
GGD Kennemerland conducted an unannounced inspection on August 26, 2025, of daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Argonauten Op Stoom in Haarlem. The daycare center provides care for 36 children aged 0-4 years in three core groups. The pedagogical policy and pedagogical practice meet the quality requirements. All staff members are also correctly registered, hold the required diplomas, and meet the language requirement. There is sufficient staffing and correct deployment of interns and professionals in training. However, it was found that children are occasionally moved to another core group to prevent group closure. This is in violation of the rule that children must be cared for in a fixed group. The location has stated that this occurs with parental consent and based on pedagogical consideration, but it remains a violation. The GGD advises the municipality to enforce, taking mitigating circumstances into account.
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