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About this care
Welcome to Daycare De Kabouterhut, part of Childcare Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. We are located in the multifunctional center 'de Keure' at Kloosterstraat 42 in the heart of Sluis. For over 40 years, we have been providing trusted and professional childcare in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Children feel safe and secure with us, are stimulated in their development, and learn to interact with peers in a playful way.
Our daycare accommodates up to 33 children aged 0 to 4 years. We work with horizontal groups, where babies and toddlers are cared for separately from preschoolers. Our spaces are cozily furnished with a living area, shared kitchen, two separate bedrooms, changing and toilet facilities, and an entrance hall. For the youngest ones, we have two high cribs and a large floor crib. Children can play in various corners such as a kitchen area, toy car area, and a table for games.
We provide theme-based activities that align with the children's world of experience and development. Our pedagogical staff ensure that each child can develop at their own pace. For babies, we maintain the home rhythm as much as possible. We have a wide range of play and developmental materials that stimulate children in a relaxed manner.
Our outdoor playground, shared with the preschool, features a playhouse with slide, sandbox, and two sheds full of bikes and outdoor toys. We believe it's important for children to play outside sufficiently and discover nature.
We offer preschool education (VE), preparing children for primary school in a playful way. Parents are kept informed of all activities through newsletters, photos, and our website. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended opening hours available.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 11, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical climate and practice are good: staff respond sensitively and responsively to children
- Early childhood education (ECE method Uk & Puk) is well organized with sufficient hours and qualified staff
- Staff hold the correct diplomas and certificates of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG)
- Stability of care for children is ensured through fixed staff members and mentorship
- Parent rights, complaints procedure and parent committee are well arranged
- Domestic violence and child abuse reporting code (meldcode) has been adequately implemented
Violations
- Accommodation: cleaning company carried out work during childcare hours in group rooms, posing risks to children (resolved following recovery offer)
- Staff and groups: children are not signed out at actual departure time, meaning after 5:00 PM no reliable overview of present children and staff-to-child ratio exists
- Safety and health: cleaning agent and cleaning alcohol were within reach of children in the toilet (resolved immediately)
- Safety and health: baby aged 0-1.5 years structurally slept with a nursing pillow, contrary to safe sleeping protocol and with increased risk of suffocation
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection by GGD Zeeland on 11 March 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kabouterhut in Sluis shows a mixed picture. The location, part of Kinderopvang Zeeuws-Vlaanderen with 32 childcare places, meets requirements in most areas: pedagogical climate, staff qualifications, parent rights and reporting procedures are in order. However, three violations were identified. One violation regarding cleaning during childcare hours was resolved through a recovery offer. Two other violations remain outstanding: incorrect registration of child attendance meaning the staff-to-child ratio is not reliable after 5:00 PM, and non-compliance with the safe sleeping protocol due to a baby structurally sleeping with a nursing pillow. Cleaning products were also temporarily within reach of children. The GGD advises enforcement.
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