Landhuis

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: children are playfully challenged in personal and social competence
• Preschool education approach Startblokken with thematic working and parent involvement
• Sufficient qualified staff with appropriate qualifications and language proficiency level 3F
• Good staff-child ratio and compliance with the three-hour rule
• Stable care with fixed core groups and mentorship
• Up-to-date safety and health policy with risk assessment
• Suitable accommodation with diverse play corners and own outdoor play area

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Landhuis in Meerlo, part of Stichting Spring Kinderopvang, was inspected by GGD Limburg-Noord on 1 September 2025. The unannounced annual inspection shows that the location meets all examined quality requirements. The location provides care for 48 children in three core groups (ages 0-4 years) and preschool education according to the Startblokken method. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: children are playfully challenged in their development, social interactions are guided, and attention is paid to norms and values. All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations. The safety and health policy is up to date and the accommodation meets all requirements. No areas for improvement or violations were identified.