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About this care
Welcome to daycare center Merlijn, located at Groene Hil 20 in Breda. As part of Kober childcare, we provide care for up to 44 children aged 0 to 4 years. Our daycare center has been officially registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since March 1, 2016, which means parents are eligible for childcare allowance.
At Kober, we are known for our small-scale, familiar environment with personal contact. We are literally close by: a location around the corner where children and parents encounter familiar faces. At the same time, we offer the professionalism of a large organization with over 200 locations in West-Brabant.
Our pedagogical staff are ready every day with genuine, personal attention. We are a partner in parenting who stands beside parents. Through our Parent App, we keep you daily informed with nice photos and the latest news from our location, so you stay somewhat involved in your child's experiences.
We believe in connection - with children, parents, schools and other partners. Our approach is passionate, connecting and enterprising. We see opportunities and dare to make choices, always focused on children's development and supporting parents.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 6, 2026
Strengths
- Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the groups with good child wellbeing
- Sensitive and responsive approach to children by staff members
- Good attention to social competencies and autonomy of children
- Flexible adaptation of daily schedule to children's needs
- Staff members know all children personally and show respect and appreciation
- All staff meet training and language requirements (IKK)
- Stable group composition with fixed mentors for each child
- Active parent committee and good complaint handling (dispute-free in 2024)
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Merlijn in Breda, part of Kober B.V., was inspected on 6 January 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) West-Brabant. The location provides care for up to 44 children aged 0-4 years in three core groups, housed in primary school Burgst. The annual inspection shows that the provider meets all assessed legal requirements in the domains of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The pedagogical practice is characterized by a relaxed atmosphere, sensitive and responsive approach to children, and good attention to social competencies. The staff meet all qualification requirements and the group composition is stable. The GGD advises no enforcement.
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