Kindercentrum Kiekaboe

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice, with permanent staff members and mentorship for each child
• Early childhood education is delivered using the Uk & Puk program, with clear thematic classroom arrangement and sufficient hourly provision (2,145 hours per child)
• All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and language proficiency at level 3F
• Safety and health policy is complete and adhered to, including missing child protocols
• Stable childcare provision with familiar faces and good group composition
• The pedagogical policy staff member is sufficiently deployed for coaching

Violations

• The early childhood education training plan 2026 was incomplete: missing information on maintaining knowledge and skills of early childhood education staff in the areas of numeracy, motor skills, social-emotional development, parent involvement, and transition from early childhood education to primary education

Summary

Kindercentrum Kiekaboe in Honselersdijk, part of Stichting Kwest, was inspected by GGD Haaglanden on January 27, 2026. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) accommodates a maximum of 93 children aged 0-4 years in 8 core groups, including three toddler groups with subsidized early childhood education through the 'Uk en Puk' program. Overall, the location complies well with legal requirements. One violation was identified in the area of early childhood education: the 2026 training plan was incomplete because information was missing on maintaining knowledge and skills of staff members. The holder made use of a recovery offer and terminated the violation within the agreed deadline. The GGD advises the municipality of Westland not to apply enforcement.