KDV IKC de Brink

Strengths

• Staff actively engage with children's play and help deepen their activities
• Predictable daily structure with routines and rituals that provide emotional security
• Good physical safety for babies in line with the Safe Sleeping protocol
• Close cooperation between childcare, school, and sports in the new IKC building
• Sufficient qualified staff with correct professional qualifications and IKK language proficiency requirement
• Good stability of care with fixed groups, familiar faces, and mentors for each child
• Complete domestic violence and child abuse reporting code with good staff knowledge

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report for daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) IKC de Brink in Haren Gn presents a positive picture. The childcare location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. The Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) de Brink opened on 11 May 2026 and accommodates two daycare groups, including a play-and-learn group. The staff actively participate in children's play and ensure a predictable daily structure. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The GGD advises the municipality of Groningen not to take enforcement measures.