De Droomboom

Strengths

• Childcare professionals know each child personally and adapt their behaviour accordingly
• A relaxed, open atmosphere with clear structure and rituals
• Children behave independently and ask for help when needed
• Good information exchange between parents and childcare professionals, with personal handover at pickup times
• Thoughtful choice for vertical groups with attention to connection between age groups
• Correct staff-to-child ratio and good personnel planning

Violations

• The pedagogical policy plan did not contain a concrete description of the practical approach to settling into a new core group (how often and for how long a child may come to settle in)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Droomboom in Hengelo was inspected on 12 May 2026 by GGD Twente. The location provides care for 48 children (0-4 years) in three vertical core groups. The overall picture is positive: the pedagogical practice is excellent, with attentive childcare professionals who provide children with emotional security. There was one violation: the pedagogical policy contained an insufficiently concrete description of the settling-in procedure for new core groups. Following a recovery offer, this was resolved on 9 June 2026. All other assessed requirements regarding personnel, groups, and pedagogical climate are met. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement.