Peutergroep De Draaitol locatie Montessorischool
Daycare•Nijmegen•LRK 363484887
Details updated on 1 October 2026
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About this care
Peutergroep De Draaitol at Montessorischool is located in the same building as Montessori Dukenburg primary school and SamSam after-school care at Malvert 7373 in Nijmegen. We provide care for up to 16 toddlers per session in a calm, manageable group. Our toddler group follows the philosophy of Maria Montessori: children are given all the space to develop themselves in a challenging environment. The group room is arranged according to the Montessori method with different play corners where children can actively engage on their own. We offer structure with room for curiosity, personal responsibility and the development of individual talents. Outdoor play is central in our naturally designed inner garden where children can climb on a tree trunk, ride a course or crawl through a willow tunnel. We regularly visit the primary school toddlers and join in with Sinterklaas and Christmas celebrations at school. At De Draaitol we work with Early Childhood Education (VE) to let children learn and develop through play. Our pedagogical staff provide challenging and playful activities that match each child's level and interests. The goal is to properly prepare children for primary school by focusing on social skills, language, motor skills and arithmetic.Read more
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Location highlights
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: April 16, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is well implemented and discussed in team meetings
- Early childhood education is well delivered according to the Uk & Puk method, with attention to all developmental areas
- Staff members have the appropriate qualifications and language proficiency level 3F for early childhood education (VE)
- Sufficient staff-to-child ratio (2 staff members for 12 children present)
- Stable care with a fixed core group, permanent staff members, and a mentor for each child
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor space, safely and appropriately arranged
- Warm handover with the primary school and good parental involvement
Shortcomings
- Placement of the changing table in the hallway is not optimal for children's privacy; an adjustment is planned
Summary
Toddler group De Draaitol at Montessorischool in Nijmegen was inspected unannounced on 16 April 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gelderland-Zuid. This is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 16 places for children aged 2 to 4 years, part of KION Kinderopvang B.V. The location provides subsidised early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE). The overall conclusion is positive: the provider meets all legal quality requirements examined. The pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation were all assessed as satisfactory. No violations were identified and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was issued. One point for discussion was noted: the changing table is located in the hallway, which is not ideal for children's privacy during nappy changes. The cluster manager has indicated that this will be addressed. The GGD advises the municipality of Nijmegen not to take enforcement measures.
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