IKEC De Zevensprong

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: staff give children room for self-direction and are available for support and as a 'checkpoint'
• Consistent and unambiguous action by staff, tailored to individual children's needs
• Sufficient play materials for various developmental areas, including both closed-ended and open-ended materials
• Preschool education (VE) well organized with the Startblokken programme and sufficiently qualified staff
• Accommodation comfortably meets space requirements (161 m² indoor space, 300 m² outdoor space)
• Staff meet all qualification requirements, including IKK language proficiency and infant care training for 0-year-olds
• Effective deployment of pedagogical policy worker/coach with annual coaching for all staff

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report dated 15 April 2026 for daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) IKEC De Zevensprong in Hoorn presents a wholly positive picture. The location, part of Stichting Kinderopvang West-Friesland, provides care for 46 children aged 0 to 4 years in 3 core groups, including two preschool education (VE) groups. All assessed requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation and parental rights have been met. No violations, areas for improvement or recovery offers were identified. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: children are given room for self-direction, staff act consistently and there is sufficient play material. The accommodation meets all space requirements. The licence holder responded with satisfaction to the outcomes.