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About this care
Welcome to Smallsteps De Vlinder, our daycare center located on the beautiful University of Twente campus in Enschede. Here, at Calslaan 35 in building 60, we provide childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years in a unique green environment. Surrounded by forests, away from the hustle and bustle, we create a safe and trusted place where children can grow and discover.
At De Vlinder, we believe in the power of nature. Our children learn something new about the world around them every day. They feed our chickens, care for the rabbits, and make adventurous discoveries in the forest. These direct experiences with animals and nature not only stimulate their curiosity but also their respect for nature and all its inhabitants.
Our pedagogical staff provide care with love and attention. For the youngest, this means peaceful care, bottle feeding according to their home routine, and gentle rocking in our quiet sleeping areas. Toddlers and preschoolers get more space to discover on their own. They play in our new garden, go on outings with wagons, and learn playfully about seasons, plants, and animals.
We work with horizontal groups, where babies and toddlers are cared for in separate age groups. This ensures peace and safety while making the transition to the preschool group seamless with primary education. Our preschool group prepares children for the next step in their development.
Through our own app, you as a parent can follow along with your child's milestones and beautiful moments. We share photos and stories so you stay involved in your child's development. Together with you, we form a team around your child.
Our childcare is open daily from 07:30 to 18:30. We offer flexible childcare days and times, tailored to your needs. Our prices include fruit, lunch, drinks, snacks, diapers, and wipes. For children with specific dietary requirements, we gladly prepare suitable meals.
Feel free to come by for a tour and experience the special atmosphere of Smallsteps De Vlinder yourself. We warmly welcome you to our green oasis on campus!Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: May 11, 2026
Strengths
- Relaxed, open atmosphere in the groups
- Sensitive and responsive interaction between staff and children
- Good emotional security and wellbeing of children
- Varied programme that stimulates diverse developmental areas
- Daily outdoor activities
- Correct staff-child ratios in all groups
- New staff member meets all training requirements including IKK language requirement
- Pedagogical policy is concrete and practicable
Shortcomings
- Distribution of attention across children and division of tasks among staff requires extra attention in some groups
- Ventilation system has not yet been installed due to delays in the permit procedure
Summary
Kinderopvang De Vlinder in Enschede, part of Smallsteps B.V. (formerly Partou), was inspected by GGD Twente on 11 May 2026. The annual inspection covered 96 childcare places for children aged 0-4 years in six base groups. The location meets all assessed requirements. The pedagogical practice scores well with a relaxed atmosphere, sensitive staff and challenging activities. No violations were identified during this inspection. However, it was noted that in certain groups extra attention is needed for the distribution of attention across children. A previous recovery offer (August 2025) regarding safety and health policy has been successfully completed: measures such as insect screens and window film have been implemented, sun awnings have been installed and CO² meters are being installed. The ventilation system has been postponed due to permit procedures.
Reviews
Great location, nice people who take good care of the kids. Only pretty price
Very good childcare center. My daughter has been going here for nearly a year now. She loves all her teachers. They are loving, caring and really do l...
The teachers are so caring, and our son is always happy when we pick him up. The daily updates and photos give us peace of mind, knowing he’s in great...
We can warmly recommend De Vlinder at any stage of your kids life. We started with our first son 9 years ago and he has been always happy to go. And n...
Leuke kinderopvang in een bosrijke omgeving met veel buitenspeelmogelijkheden. Daarnaast zijn de pedagogisch medewerkers altijd betrokken en enthousia...
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