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About this care
KDV Maasstraat in Assen is a warm, home-like daycare centre for children aged 0 to 4. We run three horizontal groups—one for babies (0-2), one for toddlers (2-4) and one mixed 0-4 group—so every child receives care that matches his or her developmental stage. The setting features a large green garden where children can run, explore and play outside every day. We also take regular walks to the nearby park and children’s farm.
Our enthusiastic team of permanent pedagogical staff provide a rich programme: we sing and make music, do arts & crafts, read stories in our cosy book corner and offer toddler gym sessions. All activities are framed by the Uk & Puk Early Learning programme, which playfully stimulates language, numeracy and social skills and aligns with primary education. Parents appreciate our personal approach: “Very satisfied with the pedagogical staff and their dedication and attention to the child; their proactive thinking is highly positive.”
Diapers, fruit and bread meals are included; bottle feeding and special diets can be catered for. We work closely with parents through an active parent committee that helps organise events and advises on policy. KDV Maasstraat is a Binnenstebuiten location: we bring the outdoors inside and the indoors outside, allowing children to discover the world around them through play.Read more
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 12, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is well understood and implemented by staff
- Relaxed, open atmosphere with personal attention for each child
- Varied range of challenging activities across different developmental areas
- Daily outdoor activities with sufficient play materials
- Good approach to early childhood education with the Uk and Puk programme
- All staff meet the qualification requirements and language proficiency level 3F
Violations
- A structurally present person (Helping Hands) providing support for a child did not hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and was not registered in the Childcare Persons Register
Summary
KDV Assen Maasstraat of Kids First provides daycare for 35 children aged 0–4 years in three core groups. The annual unannounced inspection on 12 March 2026 showed a predominantly positive picture. The pedagogical climate and early childhood education (since 2025) are satisfactory. The pedagogical practice is characterised by a relaxed atmosphere, personal attention for each child, and challenging activities. However, one violation was identified: a structurally present person from Helping Hands providing support for a child did not hold the correct Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and was not registered in the Childcare Persons Register. The location resolved this immediately upon discovery: the person's presence was discontinued, and on 8 April the person was subsequently properly linked with the correct VOG and may resume. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Assen to enforce in accordance with enforcement policy.
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