Mijn Diamantje B.V.

Strengths

• Staff are sensitive and responsive in their interactions with children
• Sufficiently qualified personnel with appropriate diplomas and language proficiency requirements
• Good organization of the core group with familiar faces and mentorship
• Active parent committee and affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space for the number of children
• Correct registration of all employees in the Childcare Personnel Register

Shortcomings

• Thematic activities could be broader than just craft activities, for example incorporating music, play, and inquiry-based learning
• Better alignment of activities with individual children's needs, such as more physical activity in the morning
• Pedagogical policy staff member calculation should be at the provider level (all locations) rather than Lelystad only

Violations

• Pedagogical policy plan contained insufficient concrete description of how child development is monitored (method, instrument, moments)
• Pedagogical policy plan lacked a description of the application procedure for an extra childcare day
• Safety and health policy contained insufficient hygiene measures for nappy changing: changing mat was not cleaned after each use, hands were not always washed, all-purpose cleaner spray bottle was used for several days instead of being refreshed daily
• Trampoline in outdoor area was not certified for professional use (WAS) and had no covering underneath the equipment
• Some mattresses in duo cots did not fit properly (gap larger than 20 mm between mattress and cot rail)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Mijn Diamantje in Lelystad received an unannounced visit on 15 April 2026 for the annual inspection. The inspection covered the domains of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, and parental rights. The location cares for a maximum of 12 children aged 0-4 years in one core group. Following the recovery offer, the childcare center meets all assessed requirements. Three violations were identified that were resolved through a recovery offer (11-25 May 2026): incomplete description of child monitoring system and extra day application procedure in the pedagogical policy, shortcomings in nappy changing hygiene, and safety risks from an uncertified trampoline and ill-fitting mattresses. The location has sufficiently qualified staff, an active parent committee, and a good complaints procedure. The atmosphere was experienced as positive, with attentive staff who interact sensitively with the children.