Oosterhout KOV

Strengths

• Pedagogical basic objectives are safeguarded
• Sufficient and safe spaces, including a large outdoor area
• Staff-to-child ratio is in order
• All staff registered in the persons register
• Stability in care through fixed core groups and mentors

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Oosterhout KOV (part of Smallsteps B.V.) provides care for up to 32 children aged 0-4 years in two core groups. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 29 July 2025 concludes that the location meets all statutory quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The pedagogical basic objectives (emotional safety, personal and social development, and value transfer) are safeguarded. The spaces are safe and sufficiently large, including a play hall of >50 m² and an outdoor area of >100 m². The staff-to-child ratio is in order and all staff are registered in the childcare persons register. There is stability in care, with each child assigned a mentor. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.