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About this care
Welcome to Kindercentrum Vrolijke Kindertuin, located at Gershwinstraat 124 in Almere. Operating under Onze Lieve Zorg B.V., we proudly provide daycare for up to 30 children aged 0 to 4 years. Our intentionally small-scale, homely setting ensures every child receives the personal attention they deserve.
Our mission is simple: we lovingly guide children through every stage of development and act as a trusted partner for parents. We respect each child’s unique rhythm and needs. From six weeks onward, our qualified pedagogical staff create a safe, warm and stimulating environment where children can flourish.
Nature is woven into every day. Through playful and educational activities children explore the outdoors, discover how plants grow and bloom, and learn to treat all living things with respect. In our discovery garden they experience first-hand how exciting and instructive nature can be.
For our older toddlers we offer pre-school activities that spark curiosity and build confidence: cheerful crafting sessions, singing circle games and challenging puzzles that strengthen cognitive skills. These programmes prepare children for primary school in a fun, age-appropriate way.
We work in vertical groups with a maximum of 16 children per day. A dedicated baby corner offers peace and space for our youngest guests. Staff receive annual coaching to maintain high pedagogical standards, and parents are always welcome to share questions or feedback.
Kindercentrum Vrolijke Kindertuin is open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00. To arrange a visit or request information, please email admin@vrolijkekindertuin.nl or call 036-5258873.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 7, 2026
Strengths
- Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in the groups
- Staff show attention and engagement with children
- Pedagogical policy is followed in practice
- Protocol for reporting domestic violence and child abuse is well organized
- Parent rights and complaint handling are adequately arranged
Shortcomings
- Clean ventilation grilles structurally and demonstrably
- Record CO2 levels structurally in accordance with policy
- Demonstrate healthy indoor climate in all rooms
- Tighten recruitment policy for new staff
Violations
- Procedure for merging groups insufficiently described in pedagogical policy plan (remedied)
- Not always an adult with a valid first aid certificate present during opening hours (remedied)
- One staff member does not hold a valid diploma (not remedied)
- One staff member does not meet the language requirement (IKK) (not remedied)
- Insufficiently qualified staff deployed for number and age of children (not remedied)
- Not always working in accordance with safety and health policy: ventilation grilles contaminated, CO2 values not recorded, excessive CO2 values in group room and bedroom (insufficiently remedied)
Summary
The annual inspection of 7 May 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Vrolijke Kindertuin in Almere presents a mixed picture. The location has a relaxed atmosphere and staff show engagement with children. However, multiple shortcomings were identified in the areas of staffing and safety. A two-week recovery offer was partially successful: the procedure for merging groups and the presence of a first aider have been remedied. But three violations have not been or have been insufficiently remedied: a staff member without a valid diploma, a staff member who does not meet the language requirement, and insufficiently qualified staff for the childcare. The safety and health policy regarding ventilation and CO2 monitoring has also been insufficiently remedied.
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