Features
About this care
Welcome to Partou daycare centre Vlindertuin, located at Louise Hardenbergsingel 2 in Leiden’s Dobbewijk-Noord district. We provide care for 48 children aged 0 to 4 years, divided into baby, toddler and pre-school groups. Our setting features a spacious ‘discovery garden’ where children explore nature, vegetables and flowers through play.
We follow the Dutch Early Childhood Education programme ‘Startblokken’, offering language, numeracy and social skills in a playful way. Music and movement are key elements of our daily routine: baby-yoga, toddler dance and singing are regular activities. For the youngest ones our qualified staff create a calm, secure environment with separate sleep rooms and air-purification in the baby unit.
Everything is included: nappies, wipes, hot organic lunch, fresh fruit and drinks. Children with allergies are welcome; we tailor meals and care to individual needs. Parents receive photos, reports and messages through the Partou app, keeping you updated on your child’s day.
In short, at Partou Vlindertuin your child has every opportunity to grow, play and discover in a safe, homely atmosphere.Read more
Practical info
Certifications
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: October 17, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical climate: children experience emotional safety, receive individual development, and are offered nature experiences.
- All staff members hold valid qualifications and correct VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct)/PRK registration.
- Staff-child ratios and deployment of pedagogical policy officer are in line with standards.
- Organization responded constructively to the recovery offer and achieved sustainable recovery.
Violations
- Child slept in high playpen with toys and soft mat instead of safe crib; violation of safe sleeping policy (resolved following recovery offer).
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Vlindertuin Leiden (Partou/Smallsteps) provides care for up to 64 children (ages 0-4) across three groups. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on October 17, 2025. The location meets requirements for pedagogical climate, staffing levels, qualifications, and registration. One violation was identified: a child was sleeping in a high playpen with toys and a soft mat, while the safe sleeping policy requires use of a crib. The organization received a recovery offer, accepted it, and submitted an action plan and team minutes within 14 days; the violation has thus been resolved. The safety and health policy is now being followed. The GGD advises the municipality of Leiden not to take enforcement action.
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