KleintjeZuid de Rivieren

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is concrete and is well implemented by experienced staff
• Sufficient qualified personnel (3 childcare professionals) with no deviation from the staff-child ratio
• The safety and health policy is comprehensive, up-to-date, and regularly evaluated
• The indoor space of 67.8 m² is sufficient for 16 childcare places
• Each child has a fixed mentor and there are annual development meetings with parents
• There is always at least one person with a valid first aid certificate present

Violations

• The outdoor space is not adjacent to the building in which the daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) is located, while this is legally required for children aged 2 years and older (Art. 1.50(1) and (2)(g) and (h) of the Childcare Act; Art. 10(3) of the Childcare Quality Decree)

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected KleintjeZuid de Rivieren, a half-day care (preschool) facility for 16 toddlers (ages 2–4) in Amsterdam. The inspection took place due to a new house number (37A) following demolition and new construction in 2025. The location generally meets the quality requirements, with good pedagogical and safety policies, qualified staff, and sufficient indoor space. One violation was identified: the outdoor space is not adjacent to the building, which is legally required for children aged 2 years and older. The organization does, however, use this space safely via a protocol with evacuation cord, vests, and child locks. Despite the violation, the GGD advises permitting operation with a tolerance letter.