KDV De Swirrel

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: sensitive, responsive approach with respect for children's autonomy
• Good stimulation of motor, cognitive, language and creative skills
• Effective guidance of social interactions and social competence
• Sufficient structure and boundaries for emotional safety
• Correct deployment of pedagogical policy staff for early childhood education
• Compliance with reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
• Proper registration of staff in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang)

Violations

• The early childhood education training plan did not describe in concrete and verifiable terms how staff knowledge and skills are maintained (remediated following recovery offer)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Swirrel in Britsum, part of Stichting Kinderopvang Noardwest Fryslân, offers toddler care for up to 15 children (ages 2-4). During the annual inspection on 25 March 2026, one violation was identified regarding early childhood education: the training plan did not describe in concrete and verifiable terms how staff knowledge and skills are maintained. Following a recovery offer (herstelaanbod), the provider revised the training plan and remediated the violation. All other areas (pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, staff and groups, safety and health) met the requirements. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff interacted with children in a sensitive and responsive manner, with attention to emotional safety, developmental stimulation and social competence.