KDV De Elfenboom

Strengths

• Experience and professionalism of the pedagogical staff
• Clear daily structure with flexibility, supported by daily schedule cards
• Positive guidance of social interactions between children
• Stable team with familiar faces and sound personnel policy
• All children have an assigned mentor
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space in accordance with the standards

Shortcomings

• Group room appears cluttered due to abundant materials and furniture; discussion with landlord about additional storage space is ongoing
• Outdoor area has basic layout without fixed play equipment; on the organization's investment list

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Elfenboom in Berghem was inspected on 8 January 2026 by GGD Hart voor Brabant. The daycare center, part of Smallsteps B.V., provides care for up to 16 children aged 0 to 4 years in one home group. The inspection concerned an unannounced annual investigation into pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. All assessed quality requirements have been met. The pedagogical practice demonstrates emotional safety, clear structure with flexibility, and positive guidance of social interactions. The staff is stable with familiar faces, correctly registered in the persons register, and all children have a mentor. The accommodation meets the requirements, although two points for attention were discussed: the group room appears cluttered due to lack of storage space, and the outdoor area has limited play opportunities without fixed equipment. Both points are on the agenda for improvement. No violations were identified and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was issued.