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About this care
De Bombardon has been a warm, parent-run daycare in the heart of Utrecht since 1982, located in a former infant school at Bouwstraat 53. We provide day care for children from 3 months to 4 years according to the parent-participation crèche (OPC) model: parents work one fixed half-day a week in the group and may bring their child for up to two full days besides. Together we create a safe, homely place where up to 16 children can play, explore and grow at the same time.
Our spacious, bright premises feature two large indoor areas: a living room where we eat, craft and play quietly together, and a playroom with slide, climbing equipment and dance corner. Four separate bedrooms adjoin the back garden, so even the youngest can nap peacefully. The yard is a real children’s paradise: a large, sheltered schoolyard full of bikes, sandpit, play kitchen, shop and picnic tables.
We follow a fixed daily rhythm that encourages outdoor play as much as possible. Mornings start between 08:15 and 09:15 with coffee for parents and a calm handover. Then fruit and water, followed by activities such as clay work, drawing, dancing, reading aloud or simply romping around. At midday we all eat from our own lunchboxes and make time for a story or songs. The day ends around 17:15.
As a parent cooperative we decide together how our childcare looks: healthy, tasty food, attention for every child and a close-knit community of parents supporting each other. We are officially recognised, comply with all GGD guidelines and offer low-threshold, affordable childcare with entitlement to childcare allowance. Curious? Feel free to drop by for a tour and experience the special atmosphere of De Bombardon yourself.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 28, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, child-centered pedagogical practice with sensitive and responsive approach
- Good cooperation between parent volunteers with clear division of roles
- Effective use of fixed routines and signal songs to provide structure and calm
- Attention to children's language development, independence, and social skills
- All parent volunteers receive annual coaching from a pedagogical policy staff member
- Full compliance with requirements for parent-participation childcare
Summary
Kindercentrum De Bom bardon is a parent-participation crèche (OPC) in Utrecht with 16 places for children aged 0–4 years. In this form of childcare, parents themselves work shifts instead of paid staff. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 28 November 2025. The inspection focused on the pedagogical climate and staff and groups. The location meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: the parent volunteers work in a warm and child-centered manner, with attention to language development, independence, and social skills. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The GGD advises the municipality not to take enforcement action.
Reviews
Wij zijn heel blij dat we van de reguliere opvang zijn overgestapt naar de Bombardon een jaar geleden. Onze zoon van 2 voelt zich ontzettend vertrouwd...
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De leukste opvang van Utrecht! We zitten hier nu anderhalf jaar en zouden niet meer zonder kunnen. We hebben hier heel veel leuke gezinnen leren kenne...
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