Kinderopvang Laterna

Strengths

• Committed and proud staff who speak positively about the children and about teamwork
• Good coordination between childcare professionals regarding the routines and needs of the youngest children
• Emotional safety: plentiful interaction, children are called by name, signals are noticed
• Reciprocal relationships between staff and children with interested questions and play
• Connection to social development: youngest children are included with older children
• Clear exemplary behavior by staff in their interactions with children
• The pedagogical policy is well described and staff are sufficiently familiar with it
• All staff hold appropriate qualifications and have completed infant/toddler training
• Sufficient deployment of a pedagogical policy staff member with coaching for all childcare professionals

Summary

Kinderopvang Laterna in Almere, part of Smallsteps B.V., received an unannounced inspection by GGD Flevoland on 22 January 2026. The daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) accommodates a maximum of 58 children (ages 0–4), divided across 4 core groups. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate as well as staff and groups. The location meets all legal requirements. The staff demonstrate commitment, work in accordance with the pedagogical policy, and provide emotionally safe care. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The license holder submitted a response in which they concur with the positive findings.