KDV Fontein

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice is strong: sensitive and responsive interaction, children feel emotionally safe
• Good structure and predictability through use of daily schedule cards
• Effective stimulation of independence and social skills
• Pre-school education (Uk & Puk) is well implemented with qualified staff members
• Parents are actively involved in pre-school education
• Correct staffing levels and staff-child ratios
• Presence and functioning of parent committee

Violations

• The indoor space does not meet the requirement of 3.5 m² per child for 16 childcare places (space is 54.1 m² according to the operator, while 56 m² is required; the inspector has doubts about the accuracy of this measurement following their own check)

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland on 10 April 2026 shows that daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Fontein in Harderwijk complies with laws and regulations in almost all areas. The pedagogical practice is strong, with sensitive interaction, clear structure and good stimulation of development for toddlers aged 2-4 years. The pre-school education using the Uk & Puk method is well set up and parents are actively involved. However, one violation was identified: the indoor space of 54.1 m² (according to the operator's own measurement) is insufficient for the registered 16 childcare places, for which a minimum of 56 m² is required. The inspector has doubts about the accuracy of the stated square metres following their own measurement. No recovery offer was made. The advice to the municipality is to enforce.