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About this care
Loosterheem is a small-scale, flexible childcare centre located in a large farmhouse at Dorpsstraat 113 in Vriescheloo. We provide day care for up to 8 children aged 0 to 4 years. The former stable has been converted into a spacious, bright playroom. There is a separate sleeping area for children who need a nap or want to withdraw for a while, and a second playroom with a fully equipped kitchen. The centre is child-friendly and child-safe, meeting all legal requirements.
Our large garden offers plenty of space to play. The group composition changes daily or even per half-day. All children play together, just like in a big family. Older children look out for the little ones, and the little ones learn from the older ones. We follow a fixed daily routine that still allows room for individual activities, with safety, security and warmth at the heart of everything we do. Each child is central and is free to develop at his or her own pace.
Loosterheem is open 48 weeks a year from 07:30 to 18:00. A minimum of 5 hours of care per week and a minimum period of three months apply. Flexible hours are possible by arrangement.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 18, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is implemented well
- Children experience emotional safety and warm interactions
- Sufficient play materials and outdoor play area with animals present
- All staff members hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered
- The pedagogical policy staff member is deployed correctly and coaching takes place
Violations
- Staff did not hold the mandatory infant first aid certificate in time (was obtained after 1 January 2025, but too late)
- Safety and health policy lacks description of updating/evaluation, children's risk learning process, and accessibility for parents/trainees
- Insufficient qualified staff in the group (staff-child ratio not met on multiple days)
Summary
Kinderopvang Loosterheem in Vriescheloo is a small-scale combined childcare facility for a maximum of 10 children aged 0-12. The inspection of 18 June 2025 shows that the pedagogical climate is good: the pedagogical policy is implemented, children experience emotional safety, and there is sufficient play material and outdoor play space with animals. However, three violations were identified. Two violations received a recovery offer but were not resolved: 1) staff did not hold the mandatory infant first aid certificate in time (obtained after 1 January 2025), 2) the safety and health policy lacks three mandatory components (updating/evaluation, children's risk learning process, accessibility for parents/trainees). Additionally, there is a third violation without a recovery offer: insufficient qualified staff in the group (1 instead of 2 at times with 6-8 children, including infants). The municipality is advised to enforce.
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