Kinderopvang De Liefde

Strengths

• The pedagogical practice provides emotional security and stimulates child development
• Staff are well-trained and work in accordance with collective labour agreement guidelines
• The premises are safe and furnished in an age-appropriate manner
• The parent committee is active and engaged

Shortcomings

• Policy documents need to be better aligned with organisational changes
• The policy cycle must be carried through structurally and completely
• The organisational structure requires further strengthening to safeguard quality

Violations

• The pedagogical policy plan was not up to date (resolved)
• The safety and health policy lacked measures for high-consequence risks (resolved)
• The backup supervision arrangement was outdated (resolved)
• The parent committee regulations contained unlawful rules concerning working methods (resolved)

Summary

Kinderopvang De Liefde is a small-scale daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Amsterdam with 38 places, divided across two groups for children aged 0–4 years. During the annual inspection on 30 September 2025, multiple violations were identified, including an outdated pedagogical policy plan, an incomplete safety and health policy, and parent committee regulations containing rules about the working methods of the parent committee. All violations have since been resolved following a recovery offer. The pedagogical practice appears well-maintained: children experience emotional security, attention is paid to development, and staff are engaged and well-trained. The premises are safe and child-friendly in their arrangement. The organisational structure is vulnerable due to changes in tasks and responsibilities, meaning policy is not always kept up to date. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises against enforcement measures as all violations have been resolved.