Kinderopvang De Kokkels

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is actively brought to the attention of staff members
• The daily programme is built around fixed routines and familiar agreements
• The childcare persons register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registrations are in order
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol has been adequately established and is known to staff
• Parents are properly informed and a complaints procedure is in place
• There is always a qualified first-aid provider present

Violations

• Pedagogical practice: staff members paid little attention to the physical autonomy of babies and children; actions were not announced and during care moments attention was often on other matters (resolved following recovery offer)
• Safety and health policy: refrigerator temperature had been too high since April 2026; staff members did not wash hands at the correct moments; cleaning schedules had not been maintained since September 2025; staff members wore jewellery that could hinder hygiene and safety (resolved following recovery offer)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kokkels in De Cocksdorp, part of Kinderopvang Texel, was inspected on 16 June 2026 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Noorden. The location provides care for 16 children aged 0 to 4 years. Initially, violations were identified in the areas of pedagogical practice and safety and health policy. Following a recovery offer, these have been lifted. The GGD advises no enforcement action.