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About this care
Welcome to Kinderwoud De Tille, our warm daycare centre at P.K. Pelstraat 1 in Drachten. We provide care for up to 16 children aged 0 to 4 in a homely, secure environment. Our team of experienced pedagogical staff work according to our core values of Security, Individuality and Self-development: every child is truly SEEN!
We use horizontal groups, with babies (0-2) and toddlers (2-4) in separate rooms. This allows us to offer age-specific activities while remaining flexible when needed. Our baby area is quietly furnished with cots, feeding chairs and a dedicated changing corner. Toddlers enjoy a large discovery room with areas for building, books, role play and creative activities.
Development is central to our daily programme. We work thematically, aligned with young children's worlds. Themes like 'Do you feel what I feel?' help us name emotions through puppets and songs, while 'Backpack crazy' takes us on discovery trips in the garden. Music, movement and creative expression feature daily. We sing, dance and make music together with simple instruments. Our staff guide language development through lots of talking, reading and rhymes.
Outside, we have a secure garden with natural play materials. Children can build sandcastles, explore water or simply enjoy running around. In fine weather, our youngest sleep outside in fresh air in outdoor cribs. Excursions stay close to home: we regularly visit nearby De Tille shopping centre to see the fire engine or smell flowers at the florist.
Care is in safe hands with us. We use Pampers nappies and wipes are included. Bottle feeding is provided as requested by parents, using either brought-in formula or expressed breast milk. For older children we serve a healthy lunch with wholemeal bread and fresh fruit. Allergies and dietary requirements are discussed personally so every child can participate safely.
Parents stay involved through our app. You receive daily photos and brief reports about how your child experienced the day. We work closely with OBS De Tille in the same building, ensuring a smooth transition to toddler care later. Do come and visit – we love making every day a beautiful day!Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 10, 2025
Strengths
- Strong pedagogical climate with sensitive guidance
- Well-designed early childhood education following the recognized Uk & Puk program
- Sufficiently qualified staff and correct safety procedures
- Clear communication with parents about fees and development
Shortcomings
- Establish a local parent committee or organize demonstrable alternative parent consultation
- Ensure structurally that trainee employment contracts comply with collective labor agreement (CAO) standards
Violations
- Trainee working hours were 16 hours instead of the required 20 hours (resolved)
- Insufficient parent participation through parent committee or alternative form
Summary
Kinderwoud De Tille is a toddler daycare center (peuteropvang) in Drachten with places for 16 children aged 2–4 years. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an annual unannounced inspection visit on 10 February 2025. The pedagogical climate, safety, and early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie) more than meet the requirements: children work structuredly with the Uk & Puk program, the group is calm, and the childcare workers respond sensitively. All staff members have also been properly screened and qualified. There were two violations: a trainee's working hours were incorrect, and there is still no local parent committee or sufficient alternative parent consultation. The trainee violation has since been resolved; the parent committee issue has not yet. The GGD advises the municipality to enforce.
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