Kinderopvang De Groene Zwaluw - locatie BS St. Theresia

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is well developed and implemented in practice
• The safety and health policy is up to date and is continuously evaluated and adjusted
• All staff members hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) documents and are correctly registered
• The reporting code is regularly discussed in team meetings with case discussions
• Good provision of information to parents through multiple channels
• Clear backup arrangement and four-eyes principle for transgressive behaviour

Summary

On 5 January 2026, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an annual inspection at Kinderopvang De Groene Zwaluw, location BS St. Theresia in Swalmen. This small-scale location provides toddler care (peuteropvang) and after-school care (BSO) in an outbuilding of primary school St. Theresia. All assessed requirements under the Childcare Act are being met. The pedagogical policy is well developed and implemented in practice. The safety and health policy is up to date and covers all required topics, including a clear backup arrangement. All staff members hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) documents and are correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register. The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is known and is regularly discussed. Parents are well informed through the website, parent portal, and intake interviews. There is no active parent committee due to the small number of childcare contracts, but the provider involves parents through alternative consultation.