't Zeepaardje

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan and work plan are concrete and extensively followed in practice
• Rich language offering during daily activities (songs, colours, concepts)
• Structural cooperation with primary school De Optimist, creating a continuous developmental line
• Systematic observation and adjustment of developmental goals within the Uk and Puk early education programme
• All staff members and coaches hold the required diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), and meet the IKK language requirement
• Annual coaching of staff members secured through the pedagogical policy worker

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) 't Zeepaardje in Den Helder, part of Kappio, provides toddler care with early childhood education for up to 16 children aged 2–4 years. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 1 December 2025 concludes that all assessed statutory conditions are met. The pedagogical policy is elaborated in a clear plan and consistently applied in practice. There is a rich language offering, a structured daily routine, and intensive cooperation with primary school De Optimist. The Uk and Puk early education programme is visibly embedded, child development is systematically monitored, and parents are actively involved. All staff members and coaches hold the correct diplomas, meet the IKK language requirement, and are registered in the persons register. Coaching takes place annually. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.