KDV & PG Westergouwe

Strengths

• The provider has developed a comprehensive safety and health policy with risk assessment for the new location
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space after adjustment to 143 childcare places
• All groups have two dedicated bedrooms
• The provider demonstrates proactive thinking regarding safety measures for the outdoor space

Shortcomings

• The outdoor space must be fully set up to be safe before opening, including certification of play equipment
• The safety and health policy must be evaluated within three months of opening and updated if necessary

Summary

KDV & PG Westergouwe in Gouda has been inspected for registration as a new daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) location. This concerns a relocation of the existing location KDV De Ontdekkingsreizigers to a newly constructed building. The inspection on 16 March 2026 found that the location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding general conditions, safety and health, and accommodation. The outdoor space was not yet fully safe during the visit, but the provider has committed to measures that will be completed before the opening date of 28 April 2026. The original application for 144 childcare places has been adjusted to 143 due to insufficient indoor play space. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) issues a positive recommendation for registration.