De Hooiberg

Strengths

• The pedagogical climate meets all requirements: children feel emotionally safe and understood
• Staff members sensitively and responsively attune to individual children
• Good stimulation of social competence and language development
• Staffing and groups meet all legal requirements, including qualification requirements and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration
• Stable group composition and correct staff-child ratios
• Safety and health policy and domestic violence reporting protocol are well in order

Violations

• Staff members were insufficiently aware of the obligation to report, consult, and file charges when suspecting that the holder or person with ultimate responsibility has committed or is committing a sexual offense or abuse of a child in care
• Staff members were not aware of the possibility to contact the confidential inspector for childcare
• Staff members did not know that they must file a report with the police without delay when there is reasonable suspicion

Summary

GGD West-Brabant conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 27 January 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Hooiberg in Dorst. The location provides care for a maximum of 45 children (ages 0-4) across 4 groups. Overall, the location performs well in meeting legal requirements. The pedagogical climate and staffing and groups scored positively. One violation was identified in the area of safety and health: staff members were insufficiently aware of their obligation to report, consult, and file charges when suspecting sexual offenses or abuse by the holder or person with ultimate responsibility. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) issued a recovery offer with a deadline of 6 February 2026. The holder addressed this adequately through a team presentation and provided evidence. The violation has been resolved. The GGD advises the municipality of Oosterhout not to apply enforcement measures.