Kinderwoud POV Epemaskoalle

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice meets all basic objectives: emotional safety, personal competence, social competence, and transfer of norms and values
• Sufficient qualified staff deployed in accordance with the statutory ratio
• All employees hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are properly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
• Pedagogical policy plan and location-specific work plan are in place and being followed
• Each child has a fixed mentor who discusses the child's development with parents
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space available

Summary

The annual inspection conducted on 11 February 2026 at Kinderwoud POV Epemaskoalle in Ysbrechtum shows that the toddler daycare (peuteropvang) fully complies with all assessed legal requirements. The location, housed within the primary school OBS Epemaskoalle, provides care for a maximum of 16 children aged 2–4 years. No violations or areas for improvement were identified regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: children are approached with sensitivity and responsiveness, challenged in their development, and guided in social interactions. The staff-to-child ratio, personnel register, deployment of pedagogical policy staff, and stability of care also meet the standards. The holder received no recovery offer. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.