Kindercentrum Arth

Strengths

• Staff work in accordance with the pedagogical policy and are sufficiently familiar with it
• Appropriate diplomas and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) checks in place for all employees
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space for the number of childcare places
• Good ventilation and indoor climate (CO2 level 510 ppm)
• Domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is complete and known to staff
• Each child has a fixed mentor
• Dutch is the language of communication

Shortcomings

• No paper towels present in the shared toilet facility with the school; holder will consult on an appropriate solution
• Changing area on the group is not near a tap with soap; disinfectant pump to be added for emergencies

Summary

The unannounced inspection following registration on 19 March 2026 at Kindercentrum Arth in Almere shows that the location meets the legal requirements. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) provides care for a maximum of 16 children aged 2-4 years, Monday to Friday from 9:00-12:00. No children were present during the inspection visit, which meant the pedagogical climate in practice could not be assessed; this will follow at the next annual inspection. The staff work in accordance with the pedagogical and safety policy, hold appropriate diplomas, and meet the language requirement. The accommodation in basisschool Shri Ganesha is suitably arranged with sufficient indoor and outdoor space. There were two points for attention: no paper towels in the shared toilet facility (solution to be discussed with the school) and hand hygiene at the changing area (disinfectant pump to be added). These points are not violations but areas for improvement.