De kleine Walvis

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is implemented well in practice
• Sufficient stability in care with permanent staff members and mentorship
• Good safety and health policy with up-to-date heat protocol and CO2 monitoring
• Sufficiently qualified staff with first aid certificates
• Indoor and outdoor spaces comfortably meet the requirements
• High degree of parent involvement and satisfaction

Shortcomings

• Placement of an additional CO2 meter in the sleeping area for better monitoring

Violations

• No independent parent committee established for this location; a combined parent committee with another location was not permitted as the locations are not situated at the same or adjacent address
• Most recent inspection report not discussed with the parent committee

Summary

The annual inspection conducted on 28 May 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De kleine Walvis in Abcoude presents a predominantly positive picture. The location meets requirements across all assessed domains: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, and parent rights. One violation was identified in the parent rights domain: there was no independent parent committee for this location, and the most recent inspection report had not been discussed with the parent committee. Following a recovery offer, the provider established a separate parent committee with 2 members, drew up regulations, and sent the inspection report. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action. Key strengths include the stable care environment, the good safety policy including a heat protocol, and parent satisfaction.