Kinderdagverblijf het Merelhuis

Strengths

• The pedagogical climate is positive: staff members demonstrate high levels of interaction, engagement, and adequate responsiveness to children's signals
• Children are given autonomy and approached at eye level
• All staff members hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) credentials and appropriate qualifications
• Staffing and group arrangements comply with statutory requirements, including stability for young children
• Parents are well informed and the complaints procedure is in order

Violations

• Location information in the safety and health policy 2026 did not match practice: the four-eyes policy was described incorrectly (stated as two persons, whereas at the beginning and end of the day only one person is on duty)
• Maximum number of sleeping children per bedroom (2 due to CO2) was not stated in the location information, despite the room accommodating 4 children

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) het Merelhuis in Middelstum, part of Stichting Kids2b, was subject to an annual unannounced inspection by GGD Groningen (Municipal Health Service) on 23 April 2026. The small-scale daycare accommodates a maximum of 12 children aged 0-4 years. Overall, the location performs well in meeting statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is assessed positively: staff members demonstrate considerable engagement, respond adequately to children, and encourage their autonomy. Personnel matters, stability of care, and parental rights also meet the requirements. There was one shortcoming in the area of safety and health: the location information in the safety and health policy did not correspond with practice. This concerned the four-eyes policy and the maximum number of sleeping children per bedroom. Following a recovery offer, this violation has been resolved. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.