KDV Dikkie Dik

Strengths

• Children feel emotionally safe and secure with the staff members
• Purposeful stimulation of development using the Piramide Early Education program and theme-based activities
• Good social guidance of children during interactions with peers
• Clear rules and agreements that are consistently applied in practice
• Sufficient hours of early education (960 hours) with qualified staff members
• Active parent involvement through open play sessions, theme activities, and tips for home
• Warm transition to primary school
• Staff members are well informed about the reporting code and have completed the online training

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD Gelderland-Zuid on 3 February 2026 shows that daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Dikkie Dik in Culemborg meets all assessed quality requirements. The six groups together offer 89 childcare places for children aged 0 to 4 years, including an early education group. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: children feel emotionally safe, are stimulated in their development, and learn social skills. The Piramide Early Education program is implemented well with sufficient hours, qualified staff members, and parent involvement. Staff members hold certificates of conduct (verklaringen omtrent het gedrag/VOG) and are properly registered in the persons register. The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is up to date and staff members are well informed. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. No enforcement measures have been imposed on the provider.