Features
Ages2–4 years
Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Total capacityMedium (32 child places)
Preschool educationYes
Group structureVertical
Organic foodYes
Half days possibleYes
Use of appYes
Outside playgroundYes
Spoken languagesDutch, English
About this care
AI
Peuterspeelzaal Doerak is a VVE-certified preschool playgroup in Harderwijk, located in primary school DOK 19 at Flevoweg 73. We provide care for children aged 2 to 4 years with a fixed team of three pedagogical staff members. In addition to our regular morning programme (8:30-12:15), we have offered extended playgroup hours until 14:30 or 18:15 since 2023. We work with the Uk & Puk method and offer Early Childhood Education (VVE). The location has its own group room, an enclosed outdoor playground, and a small gymnasium. Our location is registered in the National Childcare Register under number 171301092.Read more
Practical info
Linked schools
Basisschool DOK 19
Pedagogy methods
Uk & PukVVE
Development themes
Language developmentLearning through playMotor developmentSocial-emotional developmentCreative development
Certifications
LRK-registratieVVE-locatie
Location highlights
Located in IKC DOK19Private enclosed playgroundSmall gym hallFixed team of 3 staff membersTime-timer for structure
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 9, 2026
6
Strengths
0
Shortcomings
1
Violations
Following a recovery offer, the provider now complies with all assessed legal requirements. The number of childcare places may be expanded from 16 to 32.
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is clearly documented and implemented in practice
- The Uk & Puk early education method is applied effectively by qualified staff
- Staff demonstrate commitment and actively work to build trusting relationships with children
- The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is adequate and staff are well-trained
- The premises are safe, accessible and appropriately furnished
- Parents are well informed through multiple channels
Violations
- Staff were insufficiently aware of the role of the confidential inspector in cases of suspected child abuse by a colleague or provider (obligation to report, consult and file a complaint)
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Doerak in Harderwijk, part of Stichting Kinderspeelzalen Harderwijk, was inspected on 9 June 2026. The toddler group accommodates a maximum of 16 toddlers and is early education (VE) certified using the Uk & Puk method. Following a recovery offer, the location now complies with all assessed legal requirements. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action. Childcare places may be expanded from 16 to 32.
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