KOV 't Mereltje Groenekanseweg/Boerderij
Daycare•De Bilt•LRK 111519202
Details updated on 7 October 2026
Features
About this care
Welcome to KOV ’t Mereltje Groenekanseweg/Boerderij, our distinctive daycare housed in a historic 1901 farmhouse at Groenekanseweg 51, De Bilt. We offer 128 places across eight groups for children aged 0–4. Babies and toddlers (0–4) are cared for in five horizontal baby and toddler groups, while children aged 2–4 have three additional dedicated toddler groups.
We follow the Uk & Puk programme, a recognised pre-school educational method that playfully stimulates language, numeracy and social skills. Each group has its own fixed pedagogical professionals who know every child and guide development at the child’s own pace.
Inside, the farmhouse exudes a warm, homely atmosphere with plenty of natural light and materials. Outside, a spacious green playground invites children to explore, play and even nap outdoors in prams. Everything your child needs – nappies, wipes, bottles, formula, meals and care products – is included. We serve a hot, organic lunch and healthy snacks, taking allergies or dietary requirements into account.
In short, at ’t Mereltje Groenekanseweg/Boerderij every child feels at home and parents can work or study with peace of mind.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 9, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice: sensitive and responsive approach to children
- Staff know children well and adapt to individual needs
- Good atmosphere and engagement in activities such as music lessons
- Staffing and groups fully meet all requirements
- All staff members hold the correct diplomas and registrations
- Adequate deployment of pedagogical policy staff and coaching
Shortcomings
- Alignment between practice and policy on settling-in: policy states maximum of 2 settling-in sessions, in practice 3 sessions took place
Violations
- Pedagogical policy contained insufficient description of frameworks for deviation in staff deployment with four staff members in one group (three-hour rule) — resolved after recovery offer
Summary
KOV 't Mereltje Groenekanseweg/Boerderij in De Bilt, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 128 places for children aged 0–4, was inspected on 9 January 2026. The location meets the legal requirements following a recovery offer. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: staff interact with children in a sensitive and responsive manner, and the staff know the children well. The staffing and groups area fully complies. One violation was identified: the pedagogical policy insufficiently described the frameworks for deviation in staff deployment when using four staff members in one group (the so-called three-hour rule). Following a recovery offer, this has been added to the policy. A minor point for improvement concerns the deviation from the settling-in policy in practice (3 sessions instead of a maximum of 2). The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
Reviews
Gezellige locatie in een boerderij
Heel erg gezellig. Super lieve dames. Ze heeft het hier wel naar haar zin!
Aardige leidsters, die goed communiceren met ons als ouders, veel begrip tonen en lief zijn voor ons kindje.
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