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About this care
Welcome to Kinderdagverblijf De Elsen, a warm and homely daycare centre in the Kruidenwijk district of Almere-Stad. We provide small-scale care for up to 30 children in a beautiful, wooded area on the edge of the Hogering, right next to a children’s farm. Our location consists of two horizontal groups: a baby/toddler group for children aged 0 to 2 years and a toddler group for children aged 2 to 4 years. Every child is given the space to develop safely and securely.
Our owner, Els Damveld, has been working with heart and soul in childcare for more than fifteen years. Together with her permanent, experienced team of staff, she is present on the groups every day. The children are cared for by familiar faces who truly see and know them. We believe it is important that every child feels seen and valued. That is why we work with fixed days and fixed staff per group, so that a close bond is created between child, parent and pedagogical employee.
Our building has a spacious, green garden where children can play and discover to their heart’s content. From the windows we look out onto the children’s farm; the animals are a beloved part of our daily life. We regularly make trips to the farm and organise other fun activities such as a reading breakfast. The natural environment offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and nature experience.
Kinderdagverblijf De Elsen is open every weekday from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm. We are easily accessible for families from the Kruidenwijk, Noorderplassen and Muziekwijk districts. Our quality is checked annually by the GGD Flevoland and rewarded with an excellent inspection report. We cordially invite you for a tour, so that you can experience for yourself how warm and loving our care is.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 23, 2026
Strengths
- Positive atmosphere at the location with engaged childcare professionals who connect well with children
- Pedagogical policy is comprehensive, up-to-date, and implemented in practice
- All staff members hold appropriate qualifications, including infant/toddler training and IKK language requirement
- Staffing levels meet statutory ratios, including organized backup coverage
- Up-to-date safety and health policy with protocol for safe sleeping
- Active parent committee with independent working methods and direct communication channels with parents
- Swift response to observations: CO2 meters purchased immediately following inspection
Shortcomings
- Verify how room ventilation is carried out during colder periods and in bedrooms
- Ensure that check moments for sleeping children are actually carried out according to protocol
- Make complaints procedure digitally accessible to parents via the new website
Summary
The annual inspection of 23 March 2026 shows that Kinderdagverblijf De Elsen in Almere meets all assessed requirements. The small-scale daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 30 places in two core groups (baby/toddler and preschoolers) has a positive atmosphere in which staff members connect well with the children. Several points for attention were identified regarding ventilation and air quality. The holder responded immediately by purchasing CO2 meters. No violations were found and no enforcement measures are necessary.
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