Features
About this care
Welcome to KDV De Wijde Wereld, located in the Montessori Child Center at Haya van Somerenpad 1 in Haarlem. We provide care for up to 43 children aged 0 to 4 years in a warm, homely environment where development is central.
Our daycare follows the pedagogical values of Maria Montessori. This means children have plenty of freedom to choose their own activities. The spacious and bright rooms are specially designed to allow children to learn actively and in different ways. In the various play corners, children can independently choose what they want to play with. At the easels, two children can paint simultaneously, and cutting and pasting materials are available. This teaches children responsibility and that taking turns is part of the process.
Almost all toys are made of wood or other natural materials. We have cylinder blocks, for example, with which children can discover differences between big and small or thick and thin. In trays with dry rice and grains, children can feel what is soft and what is hard. We also pay considerable attention to music, with a substantial collection of instruments.
We work with three fixed groups: one baby group and two toddler/preschool groups. This horizontal group structure provides peace and familiarity for the children. Besides the daycare, there is also a preschool and after-school care in the MKC, ensuring smooth transitions.
Our pedagogical staff align as much as possible with the children's wishes and guide them in their development. We believe in the power of independence and give children space to explore in a safe and familiar environment.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 5, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is current and correctly implemented
- All staff members hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) documents and meet training and language requirements
- Sufficient qualified childcare professionals and coaches on site
- Safety and health policy is up-to-date, recently evaluated and well implemented
- At least one adult with first aid certification always present
- The location is experienced as clean, safe and well maintained
- Children enjoy attending the childcare
Shortcomings
- Provide parents with more structured and regular feedback on children's development and behaviour
- Involve the parent committee earlier in policy decisions (e.g. new door lock)
- Explore the possibility of offering warm meals
Violations
- In 2024, a location support staff member was not timely linked to a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) (since resolved)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland inspected daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Wijde Wereld in Haarlem on 5 March 2025. The KDV provides care for 43 children aged 0-4 years and meets all assessed quality requirements within the themes of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The pedagogical policy is current and correctly implemented; childcare professionals are well trained, hold Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) documents and meet language and basic training requirements. Sufficient qualified staff are present, including pedagogical policy staff and coaches. The safety and health policy is up-to-date, recently evaluated and leads to a safe environment; there is always someone with a first aid certification present. The parent committee is positive about the team's involvement and expertise, describes the location as clean and safe, and requests more structured development reports, greater involvement in decisions, and the possibility of warm meals. Last year, a violation was identified regarding the timely VOG linkage of a location support staff member; this has since been resolved. Improvement points are mainly organisational in nature. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement steps.
Reviews
Wij zijn ontzettend blij dat NSO Jan dobber een 2e thuis is voor Jenella!!! Zij wil vaak niet mee naar huis, omdat zij het heel erg naar haar zin heef...
Questions & answers
Have a question about KDV De Wijde Wereld? Ask your question and other parents or the childcare itself can answer.
There are no questions about this childcare yet. Be the first!