Humpie Dumpie

Strengths

• Pleasant group atmosphere where children feel at ease
• Staff members adapt well to children's individual pace and developmental level
• Room for self-direction with staff available to help when needed
• Complete and well-implemented early education (VE) policy using the Uk & Puk programme
• Careful transition to primary school with a warm handover
• All staff properly qualified with Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and language proficiency level 3F
• Correct deployment of early education (VE) pedagogical policy staff member

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Humpie Dumpie in Halfweg, part of De Koekenbieren, underwent an unannounced annual inspection by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland on 25 November 2025. The location provides toddler care with early education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) for 16 children aged 2–4 years. The inspection focused on pedagogical quality and professionalism. All assessed quality requirements are being met. The pedagogical practice is satisfactory: there is a pleasant atmosphere, staff members adapt well to children's developmental pace, and they provide room for self-direction. The early education policy is complete and well-implemented, including the mandatory 960-hour provision and careful transition to primary school. All staff members hold the correct qualifications, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), and language proficiency level 3F. The early education (VE) pedagogical policy staff member is correctly deployed. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.