Kinderwoud De Blinker

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice scores positively on all four basic objectives: emotional security, personal competence, social competence, and norms and values
• Spacious accommodation with 21.92 m² of outdoor play space per child, well above the statutory minimum requirement of 3 m²
• Good organization of early childhood education with the recognized Uk & Puk program and sufficient qualified staff
• Active parent committee that is satisfied with the quality of care
• No complaints submitted by parents in 2025
• Proper administration and compliance with all safety and health regulations

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) annual inspection on 15 June 2026 at Kinderwoud De Blinker in Bolsward shows a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) that fully complies with all statutory quality requirements. The toddler group, located in primary school De Blinker with 16 childcare places for children aged 2-4 years, also provides subsidized early childhood education. During the unannounced visit, all inspection items were assessed: administration, pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, and parental rights. Compliance was found across all areas. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively on all four basic objectives: emotional security, personal competence, social competence, and transmission of norms and values. Staff hold the correct diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations, the staff-child ratio is being observed, and the accommodation comfortably meets requirements with 3.56 m² of indoor space and 21.92 m² of outdoor play space per child. No complaints were submitted in 2025. The operator has not submitted a response to the report.