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About this care
Welcome to Kindcentrum De Tovertuin, located at Albertine Agnesstraat 30 in Leiden. As part of FloreoKids, we have been providing childcare for more than ten years based on the Kindertalentenfluisteraar concept: every child is truly seen and given every opportunity to discover and develop their talents.
De Tovertuin consists of two horizontal groups. The Caterpillars welcome children from 0 to about 2.5 years in a safe, homely setting. The Butterflies care for children from 2 to 4 years and use the recognised Uk & Puk programme. This early-education programme focuses extra on language and speech development, so that children start primary school with confidence.
Each day follows a predictable rhythm. We sing together in a circle, paint with colours, play with sand and water or enjoy movement games. After a communal lunch with a fresh hot meal, there is time for rest or an afternoon nap. Our spacious play hall offers shelter in poorer weather, while the large garden invites climbing, scrambling, cycling and romping in the open air.
Since 2015 all our pedagogical staff have held the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union Movement Diploma. This makes us the first childcare centre in Leiden officially certified to provide movement lessons for toddlers aged 2-4. The lessons are playful, safe and perfectly matched to young children’s developmental stage.
The centre sits on the edge of Noorderpark and is easily reached by bike or car. Feel free to drop by for a tour and experience for yourself how we play together, work together and grow together.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
Certifications
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 24, 2026
Strengths
- Staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behavior toward children and respond appropriately to emotions
- Good support for children in social interactions and conflict resolution
- Pedagogical policy is implemented well in practice
- All staff hold the correct qualifications, early childhood education certificate, and language proficiency level 3F
- Early childhood education meets all quality requirements, including the 960-hour program
- Stable care in core groups with correct staff-to-child ratios
- Safety and health policy is carried out in accordance with regulations
Summary
Kindcentrum De Tovertuin in Leiden, part of Stichting FloreoKids, was inspected on 24 March 2026 by GGD Hollands Midden (Municipal Health Service). The unannounced annual inspection found that the location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The 35 childcare places are divided across two core groups (ages 0–2.5 years and 2–4 years), with early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie) for the toddler group following the Uk & Puk program. The pedagogical practice is characterized by sensitive and responsive staff behavior and adequate support for social interactions between children. No shortcomings, areas for improvement, or violations were identified. The advice to the municipal executive board is: no enforcement action.
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