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KDV De Harlekijn - Daycare in Leersum

KDV De Harlekijn

Daycare•Utrechtse Heuvelrug•LRK 829968040

Details updated on 1 October 2026

Features

Ages0–4 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Total capacityLarge (64 child places)
Preschool educationYes
Group structureVertical
Organic foodYes
Half days possibleYes
Use of appYes
Outside playgroundYes
Spoken languagesDutch

About this care

AI
Welcome to childcare centre De Harlekijn, located at Hoflaan 39 in the heart of Leersum. We are a small-scale organisation that has been providing childcare for children aged 0 to 4 with dedication and pleasure for over 20 years. At De Harlekijn, everything revolves around a safe, familiar environment in which every child is given the space to grow and flourish at their own pace. Our day-care centre consists of three horizontal groups: Koekiemonster (0-1 years), Poeh (1-2 years) and Nijn (2-4 years). Each group has room for a maximum of 16 children, allowing us to guarantee personal attention. De Harlekijn’s pedagogical staff are ready every day to create interactive (learning) moments. We work with themes such as seasons, animals and emotions, using books, music and creative activities. The toddler group (2½-4 years) is available every morning, specially designed for toddlers’ development with a preparatory programme for primary school. Our spacious indoor and outdoor area is set up as a challenging world of discovery. Children can play to their heart’s content in the sandpit, build huts or make sandcastles together. We go outside almost every day, where children can explore nature and enjoy plenty of exercise. We also regularly organise short outings in the neighbourhood, such as a visit to the library or a playground. At De Harlekijn, we believe it is important that parents can bring their child with peace of mind. That is why we keep parents informed of daily experiences through our parent app. We offer a fixed and familiar daily routine, including food, drinks and nappies. For the very youngest, we provide bottle feeding and ensure a quiet sleeping environment. For children with allergies or special dietary requirements, we have taken appropriate measures. We cordially invite you to come and have a look at our location. We would be happy to discuss the possibilities for your child together!
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Practical info

Location highlights

Sports and Culture CentreOutdoor and sports locationClose school partnership

GGD Inspection

Violations

Inspection date: March 19, 2026

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Strengths
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Shortcomings
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Violations
The location meets the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang) following a recovery offer. The pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and parental rights met the requirements immediately. Safety and health met the requirements after remediation of the shortcoming regarding the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations.

Strengths

  • The pedagogical policy is concrete, verifiable, and is well implemented in practice
  • Early childhood education with Uk and Puk is offered in a structured manner, including goal registration and warm handover to primary school
  • Early childhood education professionals (VE-beroepskrachten) hold the correct diplomas, certificates, and language proficiency levels
  • The safety and health policy is up-to-date and transparent, with good first aid provisions and recent evacuation drills
  • The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code (meldcode) is actively promoted through Kahoot quizzes and digital tools
  • The parent committee is active and there is a good complaints procedure

Violations

  • Professionals were not aware of the role of the confidential inspector of the Education Inspectorate (Inspectie van het Onderwijs) regarding the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Harlekijn in Leersum, part of Stichting Kinderopvang De Harlekijn, was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Utrecht region on 19 March 2026. The unannounced annual inspection showed that the location generally performs well. The pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and parental rights immediately met the legal requirements. For safety and health, there was initially a shortcoming: the professionals were unaware that they could consult the confidential inspector of the Education Inspectorate for collegial consultation. Following a recovery offer, the location remedied this by informing staff via email, brochure, and a mandatory E-Wise module. The GGD advises no enforcement action.

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