KDV Punt West

Strengths

• Staff ensure emotional security by making eye contact with children and explaining what they are doing
• Effective transitions through the use of songs and clear communication
• Correct implementation of early childhood education with qualified childcare professionals
• Sufficient and appropriate indoor and outdoor spaces
• All staff hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations and are registered in the persons register

Summary

KDV Punt West in Hoogezand was inspected on 20 January 2026. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV), part of childcare organization KaKa, provides care for 32 children across two group rooms. The inspection was an unannounced annual review of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. All assessed quality requirements were fully met. Pedagogical practice showed strong points: staff ensure emotional security by always making eye contact with children and explaining what they are doing, and use songs to make transitions run smoothly. The Piramide early childhood education program is correctly implemented with qualified childcare professionals. All staff hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations and are registered in the persons register. The spaces meet requirements with sufficient indoor and outdoor space. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.