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About this care
KDV De Kiem is located at Floralaan 1A in the centre of Bovensmilde and forms part of the modern multi-functional complex De Kiem. Operated by Kids First, we provide day-care for children aged 0–4 in a safe, homely environment where development is key. Our group room is arranged into play corners such as a home corner, reading corner and car corner. Children can freely choose their materials and are given space to explore, play and learn.
We follow a clear pedagogical policy focused on emotional safety, personal and social competence, and the transmission of values. Our qualified staff guide children in their mutual interactions, encourage co-operation and help them make contact with others. We offer activities that promote consultation, helping one another and sharing emotions. When getting ready to go outside, children learn to put on their own shoes and coats; we assist with zips or scarves when needed and celebrate every successful moment together.
KDV De Kiem provides pre-school education (VVE) using a structured programme that stimulates development in language, numeracy, motor skills and social-emotional areas. From the age of 2½, children can receive at least 960 hours of VVE over one-and-a-half years, spread over a minimum of four sessions of 2½ hours per week. We work with fixed core groups and take age composition into account so that every child receives the right level of challenge and guidance.
Our premises are secure, include a private outdoor play area and quiet sleeping rooms. We maintain an open-door policy for parents and have an active parent committee. In short, at De Kiem children grow and flourish in a familiar environment where fun and development go hand in hand.Read more
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 3, 2025
Strengths
- Solid pedagogical policy plan and work plan that the team adheres to
- Children experience emotional safety and receive positive attention
- Ample room for independent play and development of fine motor skills
- Weekly toddler gym and structural collaboration with primary school (Children's Book Week, Pancake Day)
- All staff properly qualified, background checks (VOG) and registration in order
- Sufficient deployment of pedagogical coach/policy officer demonstrated
Shortcomings
- Ensure up-to-date registration in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) — location and address details
Violations
- Registration details in LRK do not match practice (different location and address) — violation resolved by submitting change forms on 12-05-2025
Summary
KDV Bovensmilde De Kiem is a small-scale daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with a maximum of 15 children, located in Brede School De Kiem. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 3 April 2025 concludes that the location meets all statutory quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate and staff/groups. The pedagogical policy is clearly in place and well implemented by the team; during observations, children appeared emotionally secure, were playfully challenged in their development, and received positive attention for self-reliance and social skills. All staff members hold valid background checks (VOG), correct diplomas (including language proficiency level 3F), and are properly registered. The pedagogical policy officer/coach is deployed in accordance with standards. An administrative violation concerned the outdated LRK register: the location and address did not match practice. The holder has since (12-05-2025) sent change forms to the municipality. The GGD advises no enforcement action.
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