De Kameleon

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is clear and implemented in practice
• Early childhood education is well structured with 960 hours of provision and qualified staff
• Health and safety policy is up to date and adhered to
• Domestic violence reporting protocol is known and applied
• Parent committee is active and operates according to regulations
• Complaints procedure is in place and followed
• All staff members are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang)

Violations

• On 10 October 2025, the toddler group for children aged 3+ had only one childcare professional present for nine children, while two were required (ratio 1:8)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) De Kameleon in Terneuzen (part of Stichting Kinderopvang Zeeuws-Vlaanderen) provides care for up to 40 children in three groups, including early childhood education using the Uk & Puk method. The annual inspection on 22 October 2025 shows that the location meets statutory requirements on almost all counts. There is a comprehensive pedagogical and safety policy, qualified staff, an active parent committee and a functioning complaints procedure. However, one violation was identified: on 10 October 2025, the toddler group for children aged 3+ had only one childcare professional present for nine children, while two were required according to the mandated ratio of 1:8. The location acknowledges the shortfall and has announced measures to prevent recurrence. No recovery offer was made, as the violation was an isolated incident. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to enforce in accordance with its enforcement policy.