KDV Schoonoord van Royen

Strengths

• Warm, safe pedagogical atmosphere with engaged staff
• Clearly visible emotional support and language stimulation
• Structured offer of 16 hours of pre-school education per week
• Qualified childcare professionals (1:8 ratio) and valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) records
• Thoughtful deployment of pedagogical policy officer and coach

Shortcomings

• Pedagogical policy: lacked concrete description of working methods, age composition, and rationale for mixed-age group (resolved following recovery offer)

Violations

• Pedagogisch beleid: ontbrak concrete beschrijving werkwijze, leeftijdsopbouw en motivatie samengestelde groep (hersteld na herstelaanbod)

Summary

KDV Schoonoord van Royen in Schoonoord provides daycare for up to 29 children across two groups (0-4 years and toddler group 2-4 years). During the unannounced annual inspection on 15 September 2025, GGD Drenthe (Municipal Health Service) found that the pedagogical policy initially did not meet statutory requirements: the location plan lacked a concrete description of working methods, age composition, and rationale for combined daycare center/after-school care (KDV/BSO) groups. Following a recovery offer, the organization amended the plan and submitted a satisfactory working plan on 8 October 2025. All other assessed items – pedagogical practice, pre-school education, staff qualifications, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration, and deployment of pedagogical policy officer – met the standards immediately. The pedagogical practice presents as warm and safe: staff provide emotional support, stimulate language and play, guide social interaction, and maintain clear rules. Pre-school education is embedded through the Uk & Puk programme, 16 hours per week, with qualified childcare professionals (1:8 ratio) and sufficient hours from the pedagogical policy officer. The municipal executive board is advised not to take enforcement measures.