Korein de Goede Herder

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and practice align with the four basic objectives of Riksen-Walraven
• Early childhood education meets all 17 assessed conditions, including the 960-hour standard and 1:8 staff-to-child ratio
• Safety and health policy is up to date and elaborated in an action plan with first aid qualification present
• Indoor and outdoor spaces provide 3.5 m² and 3 m² per child respectively and are safely arranged
• All staff members hold the required diplomas, 3F language proficiency level, and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• Base groups are stable with a maximum of 16 children; Dutch is used as the language of communication

Violations

• Trainee was present during childcare hours without registration and linkage in the childcare personnel register (resolved after recovery offer)

Summary

Korein de Goede Herder in Helmond offers toddler care (16 places, ages 2–4) and after-school care (BSO) (24 places, ages 4–13) in the De Goede Herder school building. The annual Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of September 11, 2025, shows that the location scores well on virtually all quality requirements: pedagogical climate, staffing levels, safety and health policy, and accommodation all comply with the law. One violation was identified: a trainee was present during childcare hours without registration and linkage in the national childcare personnel register. The organization received a recovery offer for this; within two weeks, the trainee was subsequently registered correctly and the violation was lifted. The GGD advises the municipality of Helmond not to take enforcement action. The location works with the early childhood education program 'Speelplezier', achieves the required 960 hours of early childhood education, and deploys sufficiently qualified staff. Parents can be assured that their children are cared for in a safe, structured, and development-oriented environment.