De Kindervloot

Strengths

• Current and practice-oriented pedagogical policy plan
• Structural attention to language enrichment and independence
• All staff properly qualified and registered
• Annual coaching by pedagogical policy staff
• Positive pedagogical practice with examples of sensitive interaction

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kindervloot in Medemblik (part of Smallsteps/Partou) received an unannounced inspection on 11 March 2025. The daycare center accommodates 80 children in five core groups, including four vertical groups (ages 0-4) and one toddler group (ages 2-4). The Municipal Health Service (GGD) concludes that all assessed legal requirements have been met. The pedagogical policy plan (location guide) is up-to-date and is being followed; language enrichment, independence, and social skills are actively stimulated. All staff hold the correct diplomas, meet the IKK language requirement, and are properly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. Coaching by pedagogical policy staff takes place annually. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.