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About this care
Children 1st Daycare is a small-scale childcare centre located in the heart of Rotterdam-Delfshaven. Our premises at Claes de Vrieselaan 125B provide a homely and safe environment for up to 21 children aged 0 to 4 years. We are known for our warm and caring atmosphere in which every child feels seen and secure.
Our team of experienced pedagogical staff works according to a vertical group structure. Children of different ages play and learn together, allowing the youngest to learn from the older ones and the older children to develop a sense of responsibility. The spacious, green outdoor playground invites children to explore, move and play in the fresh air.
We believe it is important that children can develop at their own pace. Therefore we offer calm, regularity and recognisability, tailored to the needs of each individual child. Parents experience our care as personally involved and transparent; we keep you informed of your child’s daily experiences through a parent app.
Children 1st is an independent organisation that has been providing high-quality childcare in Rotterdam since 2017. We operate without waiting lists and offer flexible childcare options, so we can respond quickly to your family’s childcare needs.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 27, 2026
Strengths
- Staff qualification requirements are now in order; all staff members inspected meet the IKK (Integrated Childcare Act) language requirement
- Premises requirements have been resolved; unsafe materials have been removed and the space has been arranged more attractively
- The provider has taken measures following previous findings, such as no longer deploying an insufficiently qualified staff member
Shortcomings
- The safety and health policy must include concrete storage periods for all food items, not just meat and meat products
- The policy must describe all risks, including location-specific risks
- Compliance with the policy in daily practice must be structurally improved
Violations
- Safety and health policy is insufficient: not all risks are described and the policy is not followed in accordance with practice
- Laundry detergents were within reach of children, contrary to the provider's own policy
- Electrical cords and a power strip were within reach of children on a low refrigerator, contrary to the policy
- Lack of clarity among staff regarding storage periods for opened food items; policy states a maximum of 2-3 days for meat (products), but one staff member applies 1 week for sandwich fillings without this being stated in the policy
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report dated 27 March 2026 concerns a follow-up investigation into Children 1st kinderdagverblijf (daycare center/KDV) in Rotterdam, a small-scale daycare for children aged 0-4 with 21 places. At the previous annual inspection in September 2025, shortcomings were found in three areas. At this follow-up inspection, the location now meets the requirements for staff qualifications and premises, but a violation regarding the safety and health policy remains. Multiple unsafe situations were identified: laundry detergents within reach of children, electrical cords accessible, and unclear storage periods for food in the refrigerator. The policy does not cover all risks and is not always followed in practice. The GGD advises the municipality of Rotterdam to take enforcement action.
Reviews
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We hadden een slechte ervaring met deze kdv, we hebben onze klacht naar de geschillencommissie gebracht. Zaaknummer: 192666/198542 Hierbij de uitspraa...
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