KDV Norlandia kinderopvang, MFA De Symfonie

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is implemented in a concrete and verifiable manner in practice
• Early childhood education is well organized with sufficient hours, appropriate group sizes, and qualified staff
• Staff hold the correct diplomas, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations, and language proficiency at level 3F
• Staff-to-child ratios are in order
• Children are cared for in fixed core groups
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol has been adequately established and is known to staff

Violations

• The safety and health policy is not being implemented in accordance with requirements: children and staff in the Gitaarrijk group wash their hands in the kitchen where food is also prepared, while sanitary facilities must be kept separate
• Multiple staff members have nails extending more than 1 cm beyond the fingertips, in violation of hygiene guidelines requiring short, clean nails

Summary

The annual inspection on 29 June 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Norlandia Kinderopvang, MFA De Symfonie in Tilburg presents a predominantly positive picture. The location provides care for 39 children (ages 0-4) in three core groups and meets most quality requirements. Strong points include the pedagogical climate, early childhood education, staff qualifications, and the domestic violence reporting protocol. One violation was identified in the area of safety and health: the safety and health policy is not being implemented in accordance with requirements. Specifically, children and staff in the Gitaarrijk group wash their hands in the kitchen where food is also prepared, and multiple staff members have nails longer than permitted under hygiene guidelines. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises enforcement.