Voorschool De Dapper

Strengths

• Good pedagogical practice with a pleasant atmosphere and sensitive, responsive guidance of children
• Clear structure and predictability for children through consistent communication and fixed routines
• Sufficient and qualified staff with appropriate diplomas and early childhood education (VVE) certificates
• Good cooperation with De Dapper primary school and careful handover of children
• Spacious and varied selection of play and developmental materials
• Active parent involvement and good communication with parents

Shortcomings

• Adjust the number of early childhood education (VVE) coaching hours in policy to match practice (more hours are offered than recorded)
• Fill the vacancy for a higher vocational education (hbo) qualified staff member on the group (currently covered by assistant team manager/pedagogical coach)

Summary

Voorschool De Dapper, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Amsterdam with 16 toddler places (ages 2–4), was inspected unannounced by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 28 January 2026. The location meets all assessed quality requirements. The team was largely renewed in early 2026 but consists of experienced employees who were already working for the organization. The pedagogical practice is assessed as good, with a pleasant atmosphere, sensitive guidance, and clear structure for the children. There is one point of attention: the registration in the National Childcare Register (LRK) is incorrect. The location is registered with 32 childcare places, while in fact a maximum of 16 children are cared for. The operator must correct this. There are no violations or recovery offers. The advice to the municipality is to accept the report for information purposes.