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About this care
Welcome to KOV 't Mereltje Julianalaan 50, our daycare centre in the heart of Bilthoven. On 1 March 2020 we opened our brand-new building on the familiar site at Julianalaan 50: a warm, homely structure with friendly rounded corners, sustainable materials and solar panels on the roof. With 77 places for children aged 0 to 4, spread across five groups, we offer daily space to play, explore and grow in a safe and familiar environment.
Our location is ideally situated in the centre of Bilthoven, easily accessible by car, bicycle and public transport. The groups are carefully arranged with cosy corners and quiet sleeping areas, so every child can develop at their own pace. We work with fixed pedagogical staff who truly know each child and provide a warm, stable foundation.
In addition to daily care, we also run four toddler groups for children aged 2 to 4, allowing parents to choose flexibly between full-day care or a combination of daycare and toddler group. Our entire team is ready every day to play, cuddle, sing and discover together with your child. At 't Mereltje every child feels at home.
We are officially registered in the National Childcare Register under number 230427777 and are inspected annually by the GGD. Our location managers Marije van Inge (interim) and Danielle Nijmeijer and their team look forward to welcoming you for a tour or an informal introductory meeting.Read more
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 21, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
- All staff members correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Adequate measures for heat and sun protection for children
- First aid-certified person always present
- Domestic violence reporting protocol is actively promoted and discussed within the team
- Active parent committee with 4 members
- No complaints filed in 2025
Violations
- Use of cribs with soft bumpers in vertical groups, contrary to own safety policy and posing suffocation risk for babies
Summary
KOV 't Mereltje at Julianalaan 50 in Bilthoven, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 141 places for children aged 0–4, was inspected on 21 May 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Utrecht region. The annual inspection shows a predominantly positive picture: three of the four domains are fully compliant immediately. In safety and health, a violation was identified: cribs with soft bumpers were used in vertical groups, while policy prohibits this due to suffocation risk. The location was given a recovery offer and removed the bumpers the same day, after which compliance was achieved. Other areas such as pedagogical climate, staff, parental rights, and the domestic violence reporting protocol were compliant without remarks. No complaints were filed in 2025.
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