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About this care
Kinderdagverblijf De Bonte Koe is located at Looiseweg 1 in Ottersum and is part of the farm ’tHuijs aan de Niers. We provide small-scale daycare for up to 32 children aged 0 to 4 years in a unique, rural setting. Thanks to our location on a dairy farm, children can interact daily with farm animals and experience farm life. We follow a child-centered approach, giving each child the individual attention they deserve. Nature is our greatest classroom: we spend a lot of time outdoors, learn about plants and animals, and support all areas of development in a playful way. We also have a special connection with ’t Riezenbroek, a day care center for the elderly on the same premises. The interactions between young and old are meaningful and contribute to the children’s social development. Our qualified staff guide the children with enthusiasm and creativity, ensuring they feel safe and secure while exploring the world around them.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 15, 2026
Strengths
- Calm, structured pedagogical atmosphere with sensitive and responsive staff members
- Natural environment with farm animals, vegetable garden and outdoor beds
- Good emotional safety for children
- Activities are tailored to children's developmental level and interests
- Fixed daily routines provide children with stability
- Staff members know children well and address them personally
Shortcomings
- Structural recording of refrigerator temperatures (thermometers ordered)
Violations
- Pedagogical policy incomplete: missing description of mentor communication to parents, group composition, ratio deviations and extra day sessions (recovered via recovery offer)
- Staff member not linked in Childcare Persons Register (PRK) at start of employment (recovered)
- Resident aged 18+ not registered and linked in PRK (recovered)
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Bonte Koe in Ottersum was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 15 January 2026. The location provides care for 32 children (0-4 years) in two groups, situated in a natural environment with farm animals and outdoor space. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: there is a calm atmosphere, staff members act sensitively and responsively, and children are challenged in their development. Two violations were identified that have been recovered via a recovery offer: the absence of elements in the pedagogical policy (mentor communication, group composition, ratio deviations) and the failure to timely link a staff member and a resident in the Childcare Persons Register (PRK). Both shortcomings have since been resolved. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement measures.
Reviews
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Wat een fijne plek!!! Mijn dochter gaat met zo veel plezier naar de Bonte Koe en ik kan haar steeds met een gerust hart achterlaten. Professioneel, ve...
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