KDV Calimero's Nest

Strengths

• Good pedagogical climate with sensitive and responsive practice
• All staff members hold appropriate qualifications, infant first aid certification, and meet the language requirement
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space for the number of childcare places
• Good parent involvement with information provision and active parent committee
• Up-to-date safety and health policy with risk assessment for the new location
• All employees are registered in the childcare personnel register with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

Shortcomings

• Tighten sandbox inspection procedure, including use of a rake and more secure fastening of the sandbox net
• Address protruding nails on fencing and thorny shrub at child height
• Schedule and carry out evacuation drill (planned for September 2026)

Summary

KDV Calimero's Nest in Haarlem is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for a maximum of 16 children aged 0 to 4 years. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 9 July 2026 took place following relocation to a new address. The location meets all quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, and parental rights. There are three permanent staff members, all well-trained and certified. Only four children were present during the inspection. Several safety points were discussed: cat feces in the sandbox, protruding nails on fencing, and a thorny shrub at child height. The operator has committed to addressing these points, including more secure fastening of the sandbox net. There are no violations that warrant enforcement action.