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About this care
Welcome to Peutergroep Zonnewende, a small-scale toddler group located in the Heseveld district of Nijmegen. We are part of Brede School De Zonnewende and provide care for up to 14 children aged 2 to 4 within a single stable group. Our bright group room is housed in the same building as the primary school and opens directly onto a secure outdoor area where the children play and explore every day.
Play-based learning is at the heart of our approach. We implement Early Childhood Education (VVE) and therefore place extra emphasis on language and speech development, early numeracy and social skills. Weekly toddler gym sessions are a fixed part of our programme: once a week we leave the group room and use the school’s gym hall to move, jump and develop gross motor skills through play. Creative activities are also used to stimulate imagination and self-expression.
Our team consists of permanent, qualified pedagogical staff who know every child well. We follow the four-eyes principle: two adults are always present so that every child receives the attention they deserve. Continuity and a familiar face are important to us; each toddler has a dedicated mentor who keeps the developmental record and is the first point of contact for parents.
During the morning the children receive a healthy piece of fruit and a drink. We take allergies and dietary requirements into account. Half-day sessions are possible; most toddlers attend two or three sessions a week, ensuring a smooth transition to primary school. Registration is handled through the KION service office.
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 11, 2026
Strengths
- Relaxed and open atmosphere in the group with a recognizable daily structure
- Staff provide adequate emotional support and help children with social interactions
- Targeted educational program using the Early Education program Uk & Puk, also tailored for children who need extra support
- All staff meet training and language proficiency requirements (3F VE)
- The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is well organized and known to employees
- Parents are kept sufficiently informed through the website, information board, and parent app
Shortcomings
- The location-specific pedagogical policy for early education did not describe in concrete terms how parents are involved in stimulating children's development
- The location-specific pedagogical policy for early education did not describe in concrete terms how the substantive connection between early and pre-primary education is shaped, nor how a careful transition is ensured
Violations
- The location-specific pedagogical policy for early education did not describe in concrete terms how parents are involved in stimulating children's development
- The location-specific pedagogical policy for early education did not describe in concrete terms how the substantive connection between early and pre-primary education is shaped, nor how a careful transition is ensured
Summary
The annual inspection conducted on 11 March 2026 at Peutergroep Zonnewende in Nijmegen, part of KION Kinderopvang B.V., shows that the location meets all inspected quality requirements following a recovery offer. The toddler group provides subsidized early education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) for up to 14 children aged 2 to 4 years. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: there is a relaxed atmosphere, staff provide adequate emotional support, and work purposefully with the VE program Uk & Puk. The deployment of qualified personnel, the domestic violence reporting protocol, and parent information provision also meet the requirements. One violation was identified: the location-specific pedagogical policy for VE was lacking in two areas, namely parent involvement and the connection between early and pre-primary education. The provider remedied this within four weeks. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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