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About this care
Welcome to Kinderopvang Bij Merel, a warm and homely daycare center located at Postjeskade 200 in Amsterdam. We provide care for up to 10 children aged 0 to 4 years in one vertical group. In this mixed-age setting, siblings can stay together and children maintain the same group for years, creating a familiar and secure environment.
Our location right next to Rembrandtpark offers the perfect setting for nature and outdoor activities. We regularly organize trips to the park and the nearby petting zoo, where children can playfully discover animals and nature. These experiences not only spark their curiosity but also support their overall development.
We offer full-day care only, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Our hourly rate of €12.47 (2025) includes healthy warm meals, drinks, fruit, and diapers. Parents only need to bring a cuddly toy, pacifier, and spare clothes.
Our small-scale approach ensures a familiar and safe environment where every child receives the personal attention they deserve. We warmly invite you for a tour to discover our location and learn more about our pedagogical vision.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 18, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice of high quality
- Staff work sensitively and promote emotional safety, autonomy and language development
- Sufficient qualified staff (5 childcare professionals)
- Suitable spaces and play materials for different ages
- Clear safety and health policy including protocols for safe sleeping
Violations
- A new staff member had not been registered in the PRK prior to commencing work (annual inspection, subsequently resolved following recovery offer)
- Hand and nappy changing hygiene was initially not carried out in accordance with policy (annual inspection, subsequently resolved following recovery offer)
- Latest inspection report was not published on the website (annual inspection, subsequently resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected Kinderopvang Bij Merel in Amsterdam on 18 February 2026 following a request to expand from 10 to 22 childcare places. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV), located in a church building, provides care for children aged 0 to 4 years. The pedagogical practice is assessed as being of high quality. The safety and health policy is compliant following an earlier recovery offer. The expansion to two core groups (baby and toddler groups) is assessed as feasible. The GGD advises positively on the amendment request, provided that all other legislation and regulations have been complied with.
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