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About this care
Welcome to Kindervilla Het Kootertje, our daycare center located at Leeuwenlaan 29 in Terneuzen. For over 30 years, we have been providing loving and professional childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years. What started in a small building on Axelsestraat has grown into a beautiful renovated former kindergarten where we now care for 16 children daily.
At our center, creating a sense of security is paramount. Through the homely atmosphere of our vertical groups, working exclusively with permanent qualified staff, and maintaining a regular daily routine, we help children feel at home as quickly as possible. Our qualified teachers, most of whom have level 4 qualifications or are in training, regularly attend refresher courses to deepen their knowledge of observation methods and activities that optimally stimulate children's development.
Our large outdoor area provides ample space for play and discovery. We believe outdoor time is crucial for children and encourage this as much as possible. Each year we renovate parts of this area to continue offering children maximum challenge and variety. Learning and development happen naturally through play, supported by our preschool education program (VE) that optimally prepares children for primary school.
We offer flexible childcare options that meet the diverse needs of parents. Whether you're looking for care for one or multiple days, we're happy to work with you. Our vision is simple: we want to be your partner in raising your child by providing security for your son or daughter and flexibility for you as a parent.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 13, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice: staff members respond sensitively and responsively, provide structure and emotional security
- Pedagogical policy is clearly described and is adhered to in practice
- Accommodation is compliant: spaces are safe, accessible, and sufficiently large
- Stability of care is ensured with permanent staff members and mentors
- Deployment of pedagogical policy staff for early childhood education is correctly calculated and implemented
- Personnel register and certificates of conduct are complete and up to date
Violations
- Insufficient qualified early childhood education (VE) staff deployed: ratio of one VE-qualified staff member per eight children not achieved due to one employee lacking the correct qualification
- Staff member does not hold an appropriate qualification for daycare as stipulated in the Childcare Collective Labour Agreement (Personal Caregiver for Disability Care diploma without required supplementary evidence)
- Staff-child ratio not achieved: with 13 toddlers present, one deployed employee could not be qualified as a staff member, meaning minimum staffing levels were not met
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Zeeland on 13 May 2026 at Kindervilla Het Kootertje in Terneuzen presents a mixed picture. The childcare facility complies in many areas but has serious shortcomings regarding staff qualifications. The location provides care for 16 toddlers (ages 2–4) and uses the Uk & Puk programme for early childhood education. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: staff members act sensitively, respectfully, and provide structure. Accommodation, stability of care, and deployment of pedagogical policy staff are also compliant. However, three violations were identified, all related to one employee without the correct qualification for daycare. This results in non-compliance with the staff-child ratio and the requirements for early childhood education. This constitutes a repeat offense, as similar shortcomings were previously identified. The operator has submitted a response in which they state to have acted in good faith, but acknowledges the assessment. No recovery offer was made; the GGD advises direct enforcement.
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