Features
About this care
Happy 4 Kids Daycare is a small-scale childcare centre in the heart of Dordrecht. We are located at Burgemeester de Raadtsingel 51, directly opposite the station. We provide care for children aged 0 to 4 years in two day-care groups: a baby group and a toddler group. Our groups are intentionally kept small so that every child receives the personal attention they deserve. Our trusted caregivers create a calm atmosphere and offer a safe, homely environment in which children can develop.
At Happy 4 Kids, play is central. Playing is the natural way for children to learn and discover their environment. We follow a clear daily rhythm that is clear and reassuring for young children. The location has a walled garden where children can play safely outside and explore the world around them. Because of our small scale and dedicated staff, both children and parents experience a warm, familiar atmosphere.
Our daycare is designed to provide children with a pleasant place where they can develop through play. We believe it is important that parents can bring their child to us with peace of mind. That is why we ensure sufficient caregivers per group and attach great importance to personal contact with parents. At Happy 4 Kids, your child has the space to play, grow and discover in a loving environment.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: November 17, 2025
Strengths
- Group 2 (early education group) did operate in accordance with the pedagogical policy
- All permanent staff hold the correct qualifications and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- First aid certificate always present
- Stability of familiar faces is arranged
Shortcomings
- Ensure consistent implementation of the pedagogical policy across all groups
- Safeguard children's emotional security
- Strengthen interaction and activities with children
- Complete and comply with the safety and health policy
- Immediately fulfill the mandatory reporting obligation when abuse is suspected
- Register temporary staff in the persons register in a timely manner
Violations
- Boundary-crossing behaviour: shouting, rough handling, intimidating children
- Pedagogical policy not followed in group 1
- Insufficient emotional security and stimulation of development
- Safety and health policy incomplete and not implemented
- Temporary worker not registered in persons register
- Mandatory reporting to the confidential inspector not fulfilled immediately
Summary
Happy4kids in Dordrecht is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for 32 children (ages 0–4). Following a report from a temporary worker about shouting, rough handling and intimidating children on 12 November 2025, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced inspection on 17 November. CCTV footage and direct observations confirmed serious shortcomings: children were treated in an emotionally unsafe manner, two permanent staff members engaged in boundary-crossing behaviour, the pedagogical policy was not followed, the safety and health policy was incomplete and not always implemented, a temporary worker was missing from the persons register, and the provider only contacted the confidential inspector after eight days. The location does not meet the legal requirements for responsible childcare. No recovery offer is being made; the municipality is advised to enforce.
Reviews
Hele goede ervaringen met happy4kids! Zeer aardige mensen werken daar!
Dit is een hele goede opvang..mijn dochtertje ging er altijd heel graag naartoe en nu ook mijn zoontje..de groep is altijd netjes en de mensen zijn vr...
Het personeel komt vriendelijk over. Wanneer ik mijn dochter breng, loopt ze altijd leuk met de leidster mee, wekt bij mij de indruk dat ze het echt l...
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