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About this care
IJsterk De Zeeheld is our preschool facility located at Roggeveenstraat 14 in the Zeeheldenbuurt district of Amsterdam. We provide care for up to 16 children aged 2 to 4 years in one horizontal group. As part of All-in-One School De Zeeheld, we work closely with the primary school, aligning themes and programs to ensure a seamless educational experience.
Our pedagogical approach is based on the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program "Startblokken van Basisontwikkeling" (Building Blocks of Basic Development). This program stimulates children's social, emotional, and motor development through play while promoting play behavior, learning, and language development. We work thematically, adapting both activities and the group room layout to match the current theme. This allows each child to develop at their own pace within a familiar environment.
Outdoor play is important to us, and we enjoy spending plenty of time in our fun outdoor playground. We go outside every day, regardless of the weather. De Zeeheld is housed in a beautiful building from 1892 featuring Neo-Renaissance architecture. Inside, it's a modern facility with plenty of space and light, spacious corridors, high ceilings, and beautiful glass panels. The area in front of the school is car-free, and at the back, there's a fenced schoolyard with multiple levels and plenty of room to play.Read more
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 24, 2025
Strengths
- Sensitive and responsive pedagogical interactions with respect for children's autonomy
- Rich, language-rich play and learning environment aligned with themes and cultural diversity
- Permanent, qualified staff members with early childhood education certificates and language proficiency level B1/2F
- Structural coaching offer exceeding statutory minimum (80 hours/year)
- Active parent involvement through daily open play sessions and theme-based activities
- Warm transition to primary school with quarterly consultations and aligned themes
- Full compliance with safety and health regulations, including first aid certification
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection took place on 24 June 2025 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) IJsterk De Zeeheld in Amsterdam, an early childhood education location for 16 children aged 2–4 years. The annual unannounced investigation assessed pedagogical climate, staff, group composition, safety, health, and early childhood education. All statutory quality requirements are fully complied with. The pedagogical climate is characterised by sensitive, responsive interactions, thematic play (theme 'Sailing'), visual support for multilingual children, respect for autonomy, and targeted language and social stimulation. Both permanent staff members hold appropriate diplomas, early childhood education certificates, language proficiency level B1/2F, and receive 2 hours of coaching weekly (80 hours/year, exceeding the statutory minimum). The play and learning environment is rich and language-rich, parents are actively involved through open play sessions and theme-based activities, and there is a warm transition to primary school De Zeeheld. Safety and health are ensured through the presence of a first aid-certified staff member and up-to-date policy. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
Reviews
Geweldige school! Gun ieder kind een school als deze.
Leuke school !! 👍
Het is een leuke school ik zit er al 8 jaar op sinds groep 1tm8 want ik zit nu in groep 8
Dat is de beste school ooit maar heel veel dieven maar leuk♥♡
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