Features
About this care
Welcome to Kinderopvang Happy Panda at Java Legioenstraat 26 in Almere. Our daycare center is a warm, homely place where children aged 0 to 4 can grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. We operate with vertical groups, allowing babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and learn together. This setup encourages social development and creates a familiar, comfortable atmosphere.
At Happy Panda, we believe every child should feel at home. Our location is thoughtfully designed with warm colors and homely touches. We provide care for babies from 0 to 1.5 years and toddlers/preschoolers from 1.5 to 4 years. Our experienced childcare professionals offer personal attention and guidance tailored to each child's needs.
Our child-friendly meals are provided by Lekker & Vers, prepared with natural ingredients and low in salt. We believe healthy nutrition is essential for children's development. Additionally, we have our own outdoor space where children can play and explore daily.
Kinderopvang Happy Panda complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and the childcare collective labor agreement. We maintain high standards in pedagogy, safety and hygiene. Our location is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, allowing us to flexibly accommodate parents' childcare needs.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 10, 2025
Strengths
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere with engaged and appropriately responsive staff members
- Pedagogical practice aligns well with policy, with encouragement of independence
- Use of the Kiki developmental stimulation program with weekly progress reports to parents
- All staff members hold appropriate qualifications, infant first aid certification, and meet the IKK 3F language proficiency requirement
- Correct staff deployment according to staff-child ratios, with trainees counted as surplus
- Complete and up-to-date registration in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Functional safety and health policy with ongoing evaluation process
- First aid-qualified person always present
- Sufficient indoor (3.5m² per child) and outdoor play space (approximately 75m²)
- Good provision of information to parents via website and parent portal
- Registered with the Childcare Disputes Committee
Summary
The annual inspection by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Flevoland on 10 November 2025 shows that daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Happy Panda in Almere meets all assessed requirements. The location provides care for a maximum of 10 children aged 0-4 years in a warm and welcoming atmosphere with engaged staff members. The pedagogical practice aligns well with the policy, with attention to independence and development through the Kiki program. Staff members are well-qualified, with appropriate diplomas, infant first aid training, and sufficient language proficiency. Safety measures are adequate, including first aid certifications and a functioning reporting code. The premises meet all space requirements. Parents are well-informed and involved, despite the absence of a parent committee due to the small number of children. No shortcomings, violations, or recovery offers were identified.
Reviews
My daughter started at the age of around 4 months in the day care. I am very happy with the day care. All the nannies are very friendly and take great...
Deze opvang is niet veilig er staat er voetbalveld naast en als er perongeluk mensen over het hek heen schieten dan worden ze helemaal boos ook was he...
Ik vind de opvang niet veilig, omdat er een voetbalveld naast zit en als er per ongeluk een bal over het hek vliegt kan er zo een kind geraakt worden....
Happy Panda voelt heel warm, veilig en vertrouwd. Alle medewerkers zijn erg betrokken en alles gaat in goed en prettig overleg. Zeker een aanrader.
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