Features
Ages0–4 years
Opening hours07:00–18:30, Monday-Friday
Total capacityMedium (45 child places)
Preschool educationNo
Group structureHorizontal
Organic foodYes
Half days possibleYes
Use of appYes
Outside playgroundYes
Spoken languagesDutch
About this care
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Welcome to Klein Alkmaar Arkplein, our involved and sustainable childcare center in the heart of Alkmaar. Located at Arkplein 119, near the Mare shopping center and the beautiful Rekerhout park, we provide a warm and safe environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. We believe in small-scale care and therefore work with small horizontal groups, where children of the same age play and learn together. This ensures peace, overview, and optimal attention for each child.
Our pedagogical staff are ready to guide your child in their development. We work with preschool education (VVE), using methods like Uk&Puk to stimulate language and social development. Children discover the world around them through play, while we provide a familiar and challenging environment.
Sustainability is central to us. We make conscious choices for a healthy future, not only for our children but also for the world in which they grow up. We build sustainable relationships with parents, children, and colleagues, because together we ensure the best care.
Are you looking for childcare where your child feels at home and where you can go with peace of mind? Then you are warmly welcome at Klein Alkmaar Arkplein. We invite you for a tour to get to know our location and our approach.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 18, 2026
6
Strengths
0
Shortcomings
2
Violations
Following recovery offers, the location now meets all assessed conditions. No enforcement action required.
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy plan is complete in content and is well implemented
- Pedagogical practice: staff tailor their provision to children's individual needs, pace and developmental stage
- Staff offer challenging activities without overtaxing children
- Childcare Persons Register (PRK) and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) registrations are correctly arranged
- Qualifications of the pedagogical policy officer meet the requirements
- Deployment of the pedagogical policy officer is well documented
Violations
- Language requirement IKK: one staff member did not have demonstrable proof of 3F-level proficiency in the Listening component (resolved following recovery offer)
- Safety and health policy: missing action plan for hygiene and use of temporary toilet units during renovation (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection on 18 May 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Klein Alkmaar Arkplein showed that the location initially did not meet all statutory conditions. Following two recovery offers, all requirements were ultimately met. The pedagogical climate and staff registration were in order. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff tailor their provision well to children's development and needs. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises against enforcement.
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