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About this care
Welcome to Daycare Het Speelkasteel, a small-scale, homely centre in Beverwijk for children from 0 to 4 years. As part of Kinderopvang IJmond we share the values of care, fun and trust, yet our Dommelsingel site adds a touch of magic: “Magical play – royal growth”.
We work with one vertical group of up to 16 children a day. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers share the same space, creating stability, familiar faces and endless opportunities to learn from one another. The rooms are spacious and calm, exactly what young children need to feel safe and free.
A predictable daily rhythm guides us. From 07:00 you can bring your child; we take time for personal hand-over and free play. At 09:30 we sit together for fruit and tea. While the little ones nap, older children explore or join age-specific activities. At 11:30 we share sandwiches and milk, followed by another rest period. The afternoon offers quiet or more challenging play, always tuned to each child’s pace. Around 15:00 vegetables and a snack are served, and we finish the day outside or with a fun activity. Pick-up runs until 19:00, with a full daily report.
Our professional staff provide more than childcare. We see ourselves as an extension of home: safe, loving and attentive. Language and motor development are stimulated through play, songs, stories and discovery in our garden. Safety and hygiene are reviewed yearly by the municipal health service and fire brigade, so you can relax knowing your child is in good hands.
For busy parents we offer flexible solutions: long opening hours (07:00-19:00), half-day options and a warm meal at the end of the day. Communication is short and personal; we are always approachable and keep you informed through brief daily chats. Together we build a trusted foundation for your child – every single day.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: November 19, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy meets all required conditions
- All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- All staff members meet the language requirement or exception rule
- Pedagogical practice provides sufficient emotional safety and developmental stimulation
- Previous shortcomings from 2024 have been fully resolved
- All staff members receive coaching from qualified pedagogical coaches
Shortcomings
- The manager could provide more direction on the input and content of pedagogical coaching to increase its effectiveness
Summary
The annual inspection on 19 November 2025 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Het Speelkasteel in Beverwijk shows a positive picture. The location, with 16 childcare places for children aged 0 to 4 years, meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate and staff. Previous shortcomings from 2024 have been resolved, including supplementing the pedagogical policy with pedagogical considerations for staff deployment, regular working hours, and knowledge transfer to after-school care (BSO). The pedagogical practice provides sufficient emotional safety and developmental stimulation. All staff members hold the correct qualifications, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), and meet the language requirement. The only point of attention is that the manager could provide more direction on the content of pedagogical coaching.
Reviews
An excellent nursery! My daughter is very very happy there! 🥰
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