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About this care
At Kinderopvang Het Pareltje in Amsterdam Nieuw West, we offer a warm and safe environment for children from 0 to 12 years old. Our childcare is focused on creating a homely atmosphere where children can develop and have fun. We have different groups: 'De Guppies' for babies from 0 to 2 years, 'De Dolfijntjes' for toddlers from 2 to 4 years, and 'De Kapiteintjes' for children from 4 to 12 years.
Our experienced and qualified staff ensure that every child receives the attention they need. We follow each child's rhythm and encourage them to discover and learn through play. We offer daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and dance, and outdoor play. Additionally, we provide healthy, warm meals that are prepared on-site.
We are proud of our commitment to every child's development and also offer after-school care (BSO), where we pick up children from local schools. With us, children can do their homework and take part in various fun activities. We welcome parents to come and take a look and learn more about our childcare.Read more
Practical info
Settling in
We believe settling in is very important. During the intake interview, we immediately schedule when your child will come for their settling-in period. We follow this schedule: day 1 from 10:00-12:00 together with a parent; day 2 from 10:00-13:00, parent leaves at 11:00 and returns to pick up at 13:00; day 3 drop off at the normal time, pick up by 16:00 at the latest.
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 30, 2026
Strengths
- Stable team with familiar faces, which promotes emotional security
- Staff are sensitive and responsive to children's needs
- Good language stimulation and cognitive development
- Each child has a mentor and developmental meetings are held
- Sufficient qualified staff with appropriate early childhood education (VVE) certificates
- Responsible daycare observed during the inspection visit
Shortcomings
- The play and learning environment could be enriched with more inviting play materials and real items in the kitchen corner
- The dolls' corner could be arranged more attractively
Violations
- Sleeping and playing toddlers in the same room without separation, which disrupted rest and play (resolved by adjusting the room with a curtain and splitting the lighting groups)
- Maximum group size incorrectly described in the pedagogical policy (baby group 11 children while policy stated 10) (resolved)
- No active written handover to primary schools; transfer forms were sent via parents (resolved)
Summary
GGD Amsterdam conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 30 January 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Kindercentrum Het Pareltje in Amsterdam. The location provides care for a maximum of 27 children in two core groups: a baby group (0-2 years) and a toddler group (2-4 years) with preschool education via the Piramide programme. The pedagogical climate and daily care are generally responsible. However, three violations were identified that have all been resolved following recovery offers: sleeping and playing toddlers in the same room without separation, incorrect group size in the policy, and missing active handover to primary schools. The play and learning environment could be enriched. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises against imposing enforcement measures as the violations have been terminated.
Reviews
This was the first school where our baby girl started her childcare journey. From day one, we have been very happy and satisfied with the school manag...
Our daughter spent a little more than a year here. From 9 months to almost 2 years. Kyle loved her time here so much and she really learned a lot. She...
We've had a positive experience with this daycare/BSO. My child is happy there, and the diverse activities are a plus. I particularly appreciate the w...
Ik raad deze opvang echt aan!! Super lieve leidsters! We hebben de afgelopen tijd erg fijne ervaringen gehad bij jullie. Bedankt voor de goede zorg, ...
I can't talk highly enough of Het Pareltje. Our kid attended it for 3,5 years and we could witness every day how caring and attentive the whole staff ...
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