Features
About this care
Welcome to Lucy's Kinderdagsalon at Sint Cathrijnestraat 12 in the centre of Zaandam. Our main location is a small-scale, homely daycare centre where children from 8 weeks to 4 years can grow and discover in a safe, loving environment. We offer horizontal groups: baby and toddler groups of 0-2 years and preschool groups of 2-4 years.
Every day starts together with singing songs and discussing our five-week theme. We explore through creative activities, experiment with different materials and actively involve parents in everything we do. Our 700 m² outdoor area invites running, jumping, tag and hide-and-seek; together we also take care of our vegetable garden and chickens, so children learn from an early age where food comes from.
Twice a week we serve a fresh, warm meal, preferably with vegetables and herbs from our own garden. The children can help with sowing and harvesting, playfully discovering new flavours. In between, healthy snacks and plenty of drinks are ready; bottle feeding and special dietary requirements are of course also provided.
Our team of qualified pedagogical staff provides familiar faces on the groups every day. We follow a clear daily routine with fixed table and rest times, so your child knows what to expect. Afterwards you can follow the whole day via our parent portal. We understand that the first time is exciting; that is why we schedule an intake interview and two settling-in days, so that you and your child can start with peace of mind. We are open from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.Read more
Practical info
Certifications
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 14, 2025
Strengths
- Staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behavior toward children
- Good emotional safety and structure for children
- Guidance of social skills and interaction between children
- All employees correctly registered in the persons register with Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Appropriate qualification level and language proficiency of staff
- Correct compliance with staff-child ratios
- Stable care environment with familiar faces and mentorship for each child
- Up-to-date safety and health policy with risk assessment
Summary
Lucy's Kinderdagsalon B.V. in Zaandam, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with four groups for 51 childcare places, was subject to an annual inspection by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 14 October 2025. The location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. Staff demonstrate sensitive and responsive behavior, provide emotional safety, and guide children in their social development. All employees hold the correct qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The staff-child ratio is correctly applied, and the stability of care is ensured through familiar faces and mentorship. No violations were identified and no areas for improvement were noted. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
Reviews
Best day care, both my kids have gone through Lucy's...the ladies are always super nice to the children, they always phone me if there is an emergency...
Ik vind het een hele fijne goede opvang. De juffen zijn lief en professioneel. De plek is mooi en verzorgd. Mijn twee kindjes hebben een goede tijd. E...
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