Les Petits Voorwegschool (Pinguins)

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and early education plan are concrete, verifiable, and consistently implemented
• All early education staff meet qualification, training, and language proficiency requirements (3F)
• Early education provides at least 960 hours of developmental stimulation within 1.5 years
• Safety and health policy is up to date, risks are documented, and staff act accordingly
• All staff hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are properly registered in the persons register
• Annual evacuation drill and continuous policy evaluation are ensured

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 9 October 2025 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Les Petits Voorwegschool (Pinguins) in Heemstede. The location offers 16 places for children aged 2-4 years and is registered for early education (voorschoolse educatie/VE). All assessed quality requirements within the themes of pedagogical climate, staff & groups, and safety & health are being met. The pedagogical policy is worked out in concrete detail and is being implemented; the early education programme (Uk & Puk) provides at least 960 hours of structured developmental stimulation. All staff members hold the correct diplomas, meet the 3F language requirement, have a current Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and are registered in the persons register. The safety and health policy is up to date, risks have been mapped, first aid certificates are in place, and staff are familiar with reporting and evacuation procedures. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The operator did not submit a statement of opinion.