Features
About this care
Located in the charming former rectory of the Adelbertus Church at Rijksstraatweg 26 in Haarlem-Noord, daycare centre De Wonderberk welcomes up to 80 children from 10 weeks to 4 years. The historic building features stained-glass windows, high ceilings and art-deco tiles, while a modern lift makes every floor easily accessible for parents and staff with prams.
We organise children into five horizontal baby and toddler groups, each with its own kitchen where we prepare daily meals using exclusively organic and biodynamic ingredients. Whenever possible we harvest vegetables from our own kitchen garden so the children can experience how food grows and tastes.
Our generous, fully enclosed garden lies behind the building. Under the shade of two majestic plane trees children can explore a play hill, winding paths and the vegetable patch. The outdoor space is safely fenced and offers age-appropriate play opportunities for every developmental stage.
Our approach is rooted in anthroposophical pedagogy: predictable daily rhythms, natural materials and attention to the seasons give young children the security they need to thrive. Parents can park in front of the church or use the covered bicycle shed next to the entrance.
In short, De Wonderberk provides a second home where play, development and growing up go hand in hand in a warm, natural environment.Read more
Practical info
Certifications
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 12, 2026
Strengths
- Strong pedagogical practice with attention to emotional safety and social competence
- All childcare professionals hold appropriate qualifications, infant first aid certification, and meet the language requirement
- Structural coaching for all staff members, including substitute staff
- Good implementation of pedagogical policy with regular consultations and study days
- Appropriate layout of indoor and outdoor play spaces
- Positive parent involvement and satisfied parent committee
Shortcomings
- Parent committee would like to meet more frequently (preference for 3-4 times per year instead of 1-2 times)
- Parent committee wishes for more involvement in garden design
- Climate control in the building requires attention; investment in air conditioning system is desired
- Staff turnover requires attention to safeguarding the anthroposophical foundation
Violations
- In 2025: shortcomings in safe sleeping practices (cloths, white noise devices, bumpers not removed)
- In 2025: hygienic practices during nappy changing not in accordance with guidelines
- In 2025: food safety (storage and labeling of infant formula, fruit snacks, use of food thermometers, registration of storage temperatures)
Summary
Kinderopvang de Wonderberk B.V. in Haarlem, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for ages 0-4 with 80 places, was subject to an unannounced annual inspection by GGD Kennemerland on 12 June 2026. The location operates according to anthroposophical pedagogy with emphasis on calm, rhythm, and sensory development. The inspection demonstrated that the childcare meets all assessed quality requirements, including pedagogical policy, staff qualifications, safety policy, and accommodation. The pedagogical practice is rated as good with attention to emotional safety and social competence. The parent committee is satisfied with the quality, but identifies staff turnover and climate control as points for attention. In 2025, violations were identified in the areas of safe sleeping, hygiene, and food safety; these have been remedied through a recovery offer. No new violations were identified.
Reviews
Wij hebben de wonderberk echt als een fantastische plek ervaren! De rust, de natuurlijke materialen en het leven met de seizoenen zijn de belangrijkst...
Een leuke kinderopvang!
De Vlinderboom is een fantastische plek voor kinderopvang. De lieve leidsters hebben echte aandacht voor de kinderen en geven ze rust, ritme en geborg...
Questions & answers
Have a question about Kinderopvang de Wonderberk B.V.? Ask your question and other parents or the childcare itself can answer.
There are no questions about this childcare yet. Be the first!