Kinderwoud De Linebeam

Strengths

• Complete pedagogical policy plan with location-specific work plan
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space (4.7 m² and 25.9 m² per child)
• Good administrative preparation and documentation
• License holder and board members correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register
• Clear complaints procedure and affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee
• Safety and health policy present and up to date
• Sufficient qualified staff scheduled

Shortcomings

• Group rooms not yet fully furnished at time of inspection (to be resolved before opening)
• Changing area still under construction; four-eyes principle must be ensured
• Chamber of Commerce branch number not yet submitted to municipality (must be done immediately upon receipt)

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of Kinderwoud De Linebeam, a toddler daycare (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Drachten with 16 places for children aged 2-4 years. The inspection took place on 17 June 2026. The location is not yet operational; the planned opening is 17 August 2026. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) concludes that the childcare center will reasonably meet the quality requirements of the Childcare Act and advises registration. The group rooms were not yet fully furnished during the visit, but new furniture and toys had been purchased. The license holder has indicated that the rooms will be appropriately furnished before use. A comment was made regarding the layout of the changing area, where the four-eyes principle must be ensured. No violations or recovery offers were identified.