Kindcentrum Vipkidz

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy contains all required topics, including responsible childcare, child development, mentorship, and settling-in policy
• The safety and health policy is up to date and describes concrete risks, measures, and procedures
• The premises have sufficient indoor and outdoor space for 28 childcare places
• The holder is properly affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code contains all mandatory elements
• Dutch is the language of communication and all policy documents are in Dutch
• Administration is complete and in order

Shortcomings

• The complaints procedure on the website must be amended to explicitly state that complaints may also concern the agreement with the holder

Summary

On 16 January 2026, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted a registration investigation at after-school care (BSO) Kindcentrum Vipkidz in Almere, located at Vrijmark 114 in primary school De Sterrenzee. The after-school care (BSO) accommodates a maximum of 28 children aged 4-12, divided across two base groups. The inspection assessed administration, pedagogical policy, personnel matters, safety and health, the premises, and parental rights. The location generally meets the statutory requirements. One improvement point was identified: the complaints procedure on the website is incomplete because it does not state that complaints may also concern the agreement with the holder. The holder has indicated that this will be amended. No violations were established and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made. The GGD advises the municipality of Almere to include the location in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) with a maximum of 28 childcare places.