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About this care
KDV De Paddestoel is located at Ranonkelweg 3 in Berkel en Rodenrijs and offers small-scale, professional daycare for children aged 0 to 4. Our facility is part of Stichting De Paddestoel, founded in 1993, and is known for its unique Paddestoel philosophy: together with parents, we help every child grow into a social, healthy and loving person who can confidently face the world.
We use horizontal grouping: babies and toddlers (0-2 years) are cared for separately from preschoolers (2-4 years). This gives every child the space to play and develop with peers of the same age. There are 7 permanent groups: 3 baby-toddler groups, 3 preschool groups and one 3+ group. Each child has a fixed group and familiar pedagogical staff in their own room. During activities such as free play, circle time or outdoor walks, groups may come together, always under the guidance of their trusted caregiver.
Our location has a fairy-tale atmosphere. Indoors you will find an art studio, a dance and music room and a teaching kitchen. Outside there are two playgrounds: an inner courtyard with a sandbox and climbing frame, and a front yard with climbable mushrooms. In addition, there is a rooftop terrace next to the baby groups, covered with soft artificial turf. We regularly go on trips: to our own petting farm, the vegetable garden, the forest, the library or a museum. Parents are always informed in advance and are welcome to join.
At De Paddestoel, child development is central. We offer more than childcare: we stimulate every child’s motor, social-emotional and cognitive development. We follow GGD rules and the Childcare CAO. We also accommodate special dietary needs such as halal, gluten- or lactose-free and allergies. Every day we collect fresh bread from the local baker and provide healthy meals and snacks.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. We are open all year round, including the summer holidays. For a tour or registration please contact kdv@de-paddestoel.nl or call 010 – 511 29 48.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 1, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is described in detail and with concrete specifics
- Pedagogical practice meets all requirements for responsible childcare
- Staff-to-child ratio is in order
- Good information provision to parents via website and parent portal
- Active parent committee with good representation
Summary
KDV de Paddestoel in Berkel en Rodenrijs, part of Stichting de Paddestoel, was inspected on 1 July 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Rotterdam-Rijnmond. The childcare location provides daycare (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for 84 registered places for children aged 0 to 4 years, divided across seven groups. All assessed quality requirements were found to be sufficient, including pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, staff qualifications, staff-to-child ratio and parental rights. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively on emotional safety, personal and social competence, and norm transfer. The holder used a recovery offer for an earlier violation regarding training requirements in 2024, which has since been resolved. No new violations or areas for improvement were identified in this inspection.
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