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About this care
SKSG Kastanjeplein is a welcoming daycare centre located in a historic building in the very heart of Groningen. We provide care for up to 50 children aged 0β4 years. Registered with the Dutch National Childcare Register since 1 January 2010, we operate under the supervision of the GGD Groningen health authorities.
Our small-scale, horizontal groups offer a home-like atmosphere. Babies (0β2 yrs) are welcomed in the Uiltjes and Egeltjes groups (max. 12 children each), while toddlers (2β4 yrs) join the Eekhoorntjes group (max. 16 children). Every child is assigned a personal mentor who tracks development and is the main contact for parents.
We follow the Dutch VVE curriculum βPiramideβ to support language and cognitive growth and organise theme-based activities. The bright group rooms open onto a sheltered city garden with sandpit, climbing frames and crawling grass; babies even have their own mini garden. Many children nap outdoors in healthy fresh air inside cosy Lutjepotje sleep houses.
Creativity and healthy food are central to our approach. In our cooking studio we prepare fresh, warm meals daily and toddlers explore tastes and ingredients through play. Additional facilities include an arts & crafts studio, a small stage for music and movement, and a cosy reading corner. Parents receive photos and updates via the SKSG Parent App and can book flexible care until 18:30. Together we ensure every child enjoys coming to Kastanjeplein and feels safe, happy and free to be themselves.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 28, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is implemented according to plan, providing responsible care aligned with four core pedagogical objectives
- All staff members, interns, and volunteers hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are properly registered
- Parents are demonstrably involved in the care to a sufficient degree
- The pedagogical policy plan and training plan for early childhood education are formulated in concrete and verifiable terms
- Spacious, challenging outdoor play area in the city center
Violations
- On Wednesday afternoon, 22 April 2026, a staff member without VE and 3F qualifications was deployed for early childhood education due to leave and illness at the location
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Groningen of daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) SKSG Kastanjeplein in Groningen shows a predominantly positive picture, with one violation in the area of early childhood education. The location provides care for 50 children aged 0 to 4 years in three core groups. The pedagogical quality, staff documentation, and parent involvement comply with the law. However, a staff member without the required VE and 3F qualifications was deployed for early childhood education due to leave and illness. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises enforcement.
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