Kindcentrum De Doelakkers

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is concrete, measurable, and consistently implemented
• Staff hold the correct diplomas and certificates for early childhood education
• Sufficient space: at least 3.5 m² indoors and 3 m² outdoors per child
• Warm collaboration with the primary school ensures a smooth transition
• Children's development is monitored and parents are actively involved

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Doelakkers in Hilvarenbeek was inspected unannounced on 6 November 2025. The childcare center provides early childhood education to a maximum of 42 children aged 0–4 years in three core groups. All assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff, and accommodation are fully met. The pedagogical policy has been worked out in concrete detail and is consistently implemented. Staff hold the correct diplomas, including certificates for early childhood education, and meet the 3F language proficiency requirement. The premises are safe, more than sufficiently spacious (at least 3.5 m² indoors and 3 m² outdoors per child), and arranged in a development-oriented manner. There is a warm collaboration with De Doelakkers primary school, resulting in a smooth transition. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement measures.