Kinderopvang de Giraffe Westerhaar
Daycare•Twenterand•LRK 206907126
Details updated on 27 September 2026
Features
About this care
Welcome to Kinderopvang de Giraffe Westerhaar, our day-care centre located at Marijkestraat 10 in the heart of Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk. We provide care for up to 80 children aged 0 to 4 years. The former school building is surrounded by a spacious play meadow where children can run freely, build sandcastles, jump on the trampoline and enjoy various play equipment.
Development through play is central to our approach. We work with horizontal groups, so babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers play and learn in age-based groups. Our toddler group (with and without Early Childhood Education indication) follows fixed days and times, giving children structure and familiarity. For parents looking for flexible care we offer both regular and flexible day slots, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Personal attention is very important to us. Our experienced pedagogical staff ensure that every child feels valued and safe. We provide Early Childhood Education (VVE), stimulating language, numeracy and social skills in a playful way. Outdoor play and nature experience are an integral part of our programme.
During the day we provide bread meals, healthy snacks and drinks. For the youngest we take care of bottle feeding and nappy changes; parents can bring their own products or use our care items. We take allergies and dietary requirements into account and have separate sleeping rooms where children can rest quietly.
Would you like to meet us? Register without obligation via our website. We will be happy to arrange a tour and discuss the options that best suit your family.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 17, 2026
Strengths
- Relaxed, open atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe and secure
- Staff actively involve children in caregiving and organizational tasks
- Varied range of activities that stimulate diverse areas of development
- Good staff-child ratios and appropriate group sizes
- Sufficient play space indoors and outdoors
- Early childhood education meets all quality requirements
Shortcomings
- Structural monitoring of CO₂ levels in all rooms to ensure healthy air quality
Summary
Kinderopvang de Giraffe Westerhaar is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for a maximum of 80 children (ages 0–4) in Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk. The annual inspection of 17 March 2026 presents a predominantly positive picture. The pedagogical practice is experienced as strong, with a relaxed atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe. Staff actively involve children in daily tasks and stimulate their development in various areas. Early childhood education, staff qualifications, group sizes, and accommodation all meet statutory requirements. However, a safety incident was identified: in one group room, a CO₂ level of approximately 2100 ppm was measured with windows closed, well above the recommended limit of 1200 ppm. The provider took immediate measures by purchasing CO₂ meters for all rooms and monitoring on a structural basis. No violations or recovery offers were issued; the location meets all assessed requirements.
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