Kindcentrum Harm Smeenge

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is well developed and staff members are familiar with it
• The preschool education program using the Uk en Puk 2.0 method is of good quality and meets all requirements
• Staff-to-child ratios are in order, also upon spot check
• Stable care with fixed core groups and mentorship for each child
• The accommodation is safely, appropriately and accessibly arranged

Violations

• One employee was not registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang) and was not linked to the provider upon starting employment, as a result of which continuous screening was not guaranteed (Art. 1.48d(3) and 1.50(4) of the Childcare Act)

Summary

Kindcentrum Harm Smeenge in Beilen, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for children aged 0-4 years and a toddler group for 2-4 years, was inspected by GGD Drenthe (Municipal Health Service) on 26 March 2026. The location meets the quality requirements for pedagogical climate and accommodation. One violation was identified regarding staff and groups: an employee was not registered in the Childcare Personnel Register and was not linked to the provider, as a result of which continuous screening was not guaranteed. The employee did hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), but performed work without the required registration and linkage. Following a recovery offer, this violation has been resolved. Staff-to-child ratios, stability of care, and preschool education (Uk en Puk 2.0 method) meet the requirements. The GGD advises no enforcement action.