Kindercentrum Mamma Krokodil

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and early childhood education meet all requirements
• Good staff-child ratio and sufficient qualified personnel
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and proper registration in the childcare personnel register
• Proper complaints procedure and affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee
• Second observation showed improvement: calm, safety, and good wellbeing of children
• Early Education programme Uk & Puk is offered in a structured manner

Shortcomings

• Pedagogical practice in the baby group requires structural attention for a stable and clear setting
• Staff must prioritise direct emotional and physical needs of children over household tasks
• Strengthen sensitive and responsive handling during unsettled situations through on-the-job coaching

Summary

Kindercentrum Mamma Krokodil in Eindhoven, part of Little Jungle B.V., was inspected on 14 April 2026 by GGD Brabant-Zuidoost (Municipal Health Service). The annual inspection covered pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and parental rights. The location provides daycare and early childhood education for 32 children in a baby group (0-27 months) and toddler group (27 months-4 years). Although the location generally meets statutory requirements, insufficiently sensitive and responsive practice was observed in the baby group during the first observation. Children did not receive timely attention; staff were too occupied with household tasks, putting emotional safety under pressure. At a second observation one week later, the situation had improved: calm, clarity, and good wellbeing of the children. The holder acknowledges the vulnerability and is taking the point of attention seriously through coaching and group consultation.