De Kleine Held

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
• Professional and attentive staff who observe and enrich children's development
• Clear routines and pleasant atmosphere in the groups
• Sufficiently qualified staff with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
• Correct staff-to-child ratios
• Good stability through care in permanent groups
• Green and challenging outdoor space

Violations

• Safety and health policy not followed: baby was placed on stomach in bed with soft toy, posing suffocation risks; staff had uncertainties regarding the Safe Sleeping protocol

Summary

The annual inspection of 29 July 2026 of daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kleine Held in Groningen shows generally good results. The location meets the quality requirements for pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and reporting/consultation/mandatory notification obligations. One violation was identified in the area of safety and health: babies were not always placed on their backs in accordance with the Safe Sleeping protocol, and soft toys were present in beds. Following a recovery offer, the holder took immediate action by consulting with staff and establishing clear agreements. The violation has been resolved. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.