Kinderland De Hommel

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice meets standards: staff communicate sensitively and responsively with children
• Relaxed, open atmosphere in the group where children feel at ease
• Staff know each child personally and adapt their behaviour to the child's age
• Varied programme with free play and structured activities
• Good layout for babies with sufficient crawling space and separate playpen
• All staff members hold the correct qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
• Correct staff-to-child ratios
• Domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol (melcode) is adequately established and known to staff
• Parents are well informed through multiple channels
• Active parent committee and effective complaints procedure

Summary

The annual inspection on 3 August 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Kinderland De Hommel in Almelo shows a positive picture. The location meets all assessed requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. The pedagogical practice is well implemented with a relaxed atmosphere, in which staff interact sensitively and responsively with children. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.