Kindergarden Amsterdam Herengracht
Daycare•Amsterdam•LRK 177061145
Details updated on 30 March 2026
Features
About this care
Kindergarden Amsterdam Herengracht is located in a beautiful, characteristic canal house at Herengracht 244 H in the heart of Amsterdam. This small-scale and homely location accommodates up to 45 children and has been officially registered as a daycare center since January 1, 2010. The building exudes historical charm and features a spacious hall and a kitchen that serves as the cozy heart of the facility.
At Kindergarden Herengracht, we work according to the horizontal grouping principle, where children are placed in age groups. This means that babies, toddlers, and preschoolers each stay in their own specially designed group. The baby corners are cozy and clearly arranged with recognizable play areas to limit stimuli. The toddler-plus room is located at the front of the building and offers a beautiful view of the canal, where children can enjoy watching the activity on the street and water.
Our sheltered garden is a true experience for the children. The toddler and baby groups overlook a garden with a large magnolia tree where birds sing. We naturally follow the seasons here. For the youngest ones, we have a separate garden section with a sensory board equipped with brushes and mirrors to stimulate fine motor skills. In the sandbox, we bake delicious sand cakes and discover nature with all our senses.
Every day, our cooks prepare fresh and healthy meals in our own kitchen. We work with the pedagogical program Wereldwijs, in which we invite children to discover themselves and the world around them. Our pedagogical staff are ready with personal attention and guide each child in their unique development. The location is easily accessible, both on foot and by bicycle, with ample bicycle parking available at the entrance.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 16, 2025
Strengths
- Strong pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety and development
- Sufficient qualified staff present
- Good structure and stability in groups
- Effective safety and health policy
- Use of Dutch as the language of communication
- Each child has a fixed mentor
Summary
Kindergarden Amsterdam Herengracht is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 4 groups (2 baby groups, 1 toddler group, and 1 preschooler group) and provides care for a maximum of 45 children. During the annual unannounced inspection visit on 16 October 2025, it was established that the location meets all statutory quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff, group stability, and safety. The childcare professionals provide responsible day care, in which children are guided to feel emotionally safe and are playfully stimulated in their development. Sufficient qualified staff are present; all employees hold a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang). The safety and health policy is in order, including knowledge of the domestic violence reporting code. No violations or points for improvement were identified.
Reviews
Deze organisatie organiseert heel lawaaierig feesten, neem ik aan voor de crèche medewerkers, die heel asociaal schreeuwen en versterkte muziek spelen...
Verschrikkelijke ervaring met deze opvang, kinderen worden niet goed verzorgd en stagiaires worden alleen gelaten zonder toezicht.
Prachtige en knusse locatie aan de gracht in hartje Amsterdam. De sfeer is erg fijn, het pand is mooi ingedeeld en de tuin aan de achterzijde heeft ve...
Our daugther is at this location for the 3rd year and we have a great - great appreciation for the staff who takes care of the children every day with...
Vele kinderdagverblijven bezocht en uiteindelijk voor dit kinderdagverblijf gekozen. Kindergarden Herengracht stak ver boven de andere uit en de beste...
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