Kleine Beer

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: staff act sensitively, responsively and respectfully, with attention to children's emotional security and autonomy
• Sound pedagogical policy plan and work plan, clearly developed and implemented in practice
• Sufficient qualified staff with correct diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• Premises meet requirements: indoor space (65.5 m²), outdoor space and sleeping space are adequate
• Good provision of information to parents and complaints procedure in place

Shortcomings

• Structural improvement of ventilation and air quality needed; the ventilation system is not yet functioning properly
• Ensure consistent monitoring of CO2 levels and regular ventilation
• Parent committee must be established within six months of registration; this is being followed up

Violations

• CO2 level of 1588 ppm, well above the advised maximum of 1000 ppm, due to insufficient ventilation and non-functioning ventilation system
• Power outlets at child height were not all covered, making them freely accessible to children

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Kleine Beer in Oostkapelle, part of Kinderopvang Walcheren, was inspected on 4 December 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Zeeland. The location provides care for a maximum of 16 children aged 0 to 4 years in one fixed group. Overall, the location meets the quality requirements well. One recovery offer was issued due to two safety issues: an excessively high CO2 level (1588 ppm) caused by insufficient ventilation, and uncovered power outlets at child height. Both problems were remedied directly during the inspection visit. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.