Mijn Blokje Zeevaarthof

Strengths

• Staff provide emotional security and are predictable in their interactions with children
• Good stimulation of personal and social skills by staff members
• Pedagogical policy is well implemented, including careful settling-in procedures
• Effective heat protocol and indoor climate monitoring during warm weather
• Group stability maintained despite prolonged absence of permanent staff members
• All employees meet diploma and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) requirements

Shortcomings

• Expand parent committee from 2 to at least 3 members for valid decision-making

Summary

The annual inspection of 25 June 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Mijn Blokje Zeevaarthof in Amsterdam shows that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. The organization has made significant improvements under the leadership of a new quality coordinator, resulting in fewer violations being identified than in previous years. The pedagogical practice is strong: staff provide emotional security, work predictably, and stimulate children's development. There are two core groups (baby/toddler and preschool group) with familiar faces, despite the prolonged absence of two permanent staff members. The parent committee consists of only two members, while three members is recommended. No violations or recovery offers were identified.