Mijn Blokje Zeilstraat

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is clear and discussed monthly
• Children are supported in an emotionally safe and stimulating manner
• Safe, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play areas
• Good hygiene standards and first aid certificate present
• Parents are well informed

Shortcomings

• Improve staff continuity
• Ensure the two-person rule is structurally guaranteed
• Ensure that staff members are able to take breaks in accordance with the Working Conditions Act

Violations

• Two-person rule insufficiently guaranteed: often only one childcare professional is working without direct supervision on-site

Summary

Mijn Blokje Zeilstraat is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) in Amsterdam with places for 16 children aged 0–4. During the annual inspection visit on 25 February 2025, one violation was identified: the two-person rule is insufficiently guaranteed because often only one childcare professional is present. The location therefore does not receive approval. Positive aspects include the clear pedagogical policy, the attentive manner in which children are guided, the safe and enriching play environment indoors and outdoors, and the good hygiene standards. Concerns remain about high staff turnover (for three consecutive years) and the lack of stability; the permanent lead teacher has since left. The organization has committed to deploying an additional staff member two days per week to better guarantee the two-person rule. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to proceed with enforcement.