Villa IJsseldijk

Strengths

• Staff demonstrate respectful and sensitive communication with children
• Effective stimulation of self-reliance and potty training
• Sufficient qualified staff with appropriate training and certifications
• Good staff-child ratio and stable group care
• Safe and suitable accommodation with adequate indoor and outdoor space
• Functional reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
• Clear complaints procedure and affiliation with a disputes committee

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Villa IJsseldijk in Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, part of Waardsekids kinderopvang, was inspected on 11 November 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Midden. The location provides care for 14 children aged 0 to 4 years in one permanent group. Across all examined themes – pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation and parental rights – the location meets the statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical practice shows positive characteristics: staff communicate respectfully with children, stimulate self-reliance and provide emotional security. Staff hold the appropriate qualifications and the staff-child ratio is adhered to. There are adequate provisions regarding safety, health and accommodation, including sufficient indoor and outdoor space. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The holder has agreed to the content of the report.