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About this care
Voorschool Catootje is located at Lierstraat 1 in Almere and is part of Stichting Vrije Peuterspeelzaal. We provide preschool education (VE) for up to 42 children aged 2 to 4 years. Our approach is inspired by anthroposophical principles: we follow steady daily rhythms, seasonal themes and use natural materials so that children can play and explore in a calm, structured environment.
Children attend two fixed afternoons per week from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each session begins with a shared moment: we sing songs, tell a story and gently make the transition from home to the group. Afterwards children are free to choose from activities such as painting, crafting, sand or water play, and helping in our small vegetable garden. We devote special attention to language development through picture-book reading and singing songs. The room is arranged so that children can take out and put away materials themselves, encouraging independence and responsibility.
Outside we have a safe, green playground where children can run, swing and explore. We go outdoors almost every day because outdoor play is just as important as indoor play. Our pedagogical staff observe the children closely and tailor activities to their developmental level. We work with small groups so that every child receives the attention they deserve. Parents are actively involved: we hold parent meetings and regularly share observations so that together we can contribute to a warm and secure upbringing.
In short, at Voorschool Catootje children are given the space to grow in a homely, safe and stimulating environment where play, learning and development go hand in hand.Read more
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: November 18, 2025
Strengths
- Early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie) meets all quality requirements, including 960 hours of preschool education (VE) and qualified staff
- Sufficient, stable core groups (stamgroepen) with familiar faces and a dedicated mentor per child
- Correct staff-child ratio (beroepskracht-kindratio) with backup staff (achterwacht) present
- Safe and richly equipped indoor and outdoor play areas
- Up-to-date safety and health policy, first aid (EHBO) certificate present
- Personnel register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration in order
- Pedagogical policy worker (pedagogisch beleidsmedewerker) deployed correctly for coaching and policy development
Violations
- No parent committee (oudercommissie) established (despite sufficient efforts with alternative parent consultation)
- Safety and health policy lacked description of measures for moisture/mould (resolved after recovery offer)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) annual inspection on 18 November 2025 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Voorschool Catootje (daycare center/KDV, 42 places, ages 2–4) concludes that the location does not meet all legal requirements. The early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE-programme 'Speelplezier') is well provided: staff are qualified, the offer of 960 hours of preschool education (VE) over 1.5 years is secured, parents are involved, and a pedagogical policy worker is deployed. There are also sufficient, stable core groups (stamgroepen), correct staff-child ratios (BKR), safe and richly equipped indoor and outdoor play areas, an up-to-date safety policy, and compliance with the personnel register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). However, two violations were identified: 1) no parent committee (oudercommissie) has been established (despite sufficient efforts with alternative parent consultation); 2) the safety and health policy lacked a description of measures upon detection of moisture/mould. Following a recovery offer (herstelaanbod), point 2 has been resolved; the amended policy has been approved. The GGD advises the municipality of Almelo to enforce with 'mitigating circumstances'.
Reviews
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