kdv de Appelboom

Strengths

• Staff provide emotionally safe and responsive care
• Good attention to play, language development and motor skills
• Effective guidance on norms and values
• Correct implementation of the safety and health policy, including the safe sleeping protocol
• Appropriate layout of indoor and outdoor spaces
• All staff meet diploma and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) requirements
• Sufficient qualified staff present on the day of inspection

Shortcomings

• Parent committee consists of 2 members, fewer than the recommended minimum of 3 members

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Appelboom on Purmerweg in Amsterdam-Noord was subject to an unannounced annual inspection by GGD Amsterdam on 18 August 2026. The location provides care for a maximum of 12 children aged 0 to 4 years in one vertical group, with its own outdoor play area. The team consists of 3 permanent qualified staff members, supported by administrators and a group assistant. All inspected quality requirements are being met. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: staff provide emotional security, stimulate children's development through play, and pay attention to norms and values. The safety and health policy is implemented correctly, including the protocol for safe sleeping. The accommodation is appropriately furnished. The parent committee currently has 2 members, which is fewer than the recommended minimum of 3; a call for additional members has been made. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.