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About this care
KDV Duimelot is situated on a beautiful spot in Vianen, right opposite the deer park at Zwanegat 5. Our homely building with high ceilings and spacious, fully renovated group rooms offers a safe and warm environment for children aged 0 to 4. We are proud of our large outdoor area both in front of and behind the building: a play paradise with plenty of greenery, trees and a lawn where cooling shade is available in summer. When it is warm, we turn on the sprinklers so the children can run and splash around.
Every day we provide varied activities that match the curiosity and development of young children. We dance together, dress up and do crafts with different materials. We also regularly go on trips: a short walk to the deer park, an exploration through Jufferslaantje or a visit to the Bosbaan. These outings stimulate the senses and allow children to get to know the nature around us in a playful way.
At Dichtbij Kinderopvang, professionalism and involvement are central. Our qualified pedagogical staff create a pleasant place where every child can develop safely. We work in small-scale groups so that there is plenty of room for individual attention. Due to the homely atmosphere and safe character of our location, children quickly feel at home.
KDV Duimelot is open from Monday to Friday from 7.30 AM to 6.00 PM and can accommodate up to 96 children. We would love to welcome you for a tour and tell you more about how we can create a warm second home for your child together with you.Read more
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Location highlights
Distinctives
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 27, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice: staff know children personally and tailor communication and activities accordingly
- Emotional safety: birth of a new sibling is celebrated, children are prepared for absence of regular staff
- Consistent faces policy is well implemented with clear arrangements for holidays and handover to substitute staff
- Accommodation: spacious indoor and outdoor areas appropriately arranged for each age group
- Staff meet all training, language and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) requirements; correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
Violations
- Pedagogical work plan lacked description of maximum size and age composition of core groups, and how staffing meets the staff-child ratio (resolved after recovery offer)
Summary
KDV Duimelot in Vianen, part of Stichting Dichtbij Kinderopvang, was inspected on 27 August 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Utrecht region. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) accommodates a maximum of 96 children (ages 0-4) across 6 groups. The location is compliant after a recovery offer in the pedagogical climate domain, and is compliant in the staff and groups and accommodation domains. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive interaction, know the children personally, and tailor activities to age and developmental level. The accommodation with indoor and outdoor areas meets all requirements. One violation was identified: the pedagogical work plan lacked a description of maximum group size, age composition of core groups, and staffing to meet the staff-child ratio. After the recovery offer, this was corrected with an amended work plan including a table per group.
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