Het Kasteel

Strengths

• Staff members have trusting, warm relationships with children
• Group atmosphere is relaxed and positive
• Adequate response to children's behavior and safety risks
• Good engagement in group activities and outdoor play
• All staff meet training requirements and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) obligations
• Correct staff-to-child ratio

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Het Kasteel in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, part of Stichting Junis Kinderopvang, was inspected on 15 January 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Midden. The location provides care for 32 children aged 0-4 years in two vertical core groups and is housed in primary school De MeerWaarde. The annual inspection showed that the location meets all assessed quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The pedagogical practice is characterized by emotional security, with trusting relationships between staff members and children. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.