Oude Vaart

Strengths

• Sound pedagogical policy and work plan in place
• Pre-school education implemented well according to the Uk & Puk early childhood education method
• Sufficient qualified staff and stable group structure
• Accommodation is safe, more than adequate, and arranged in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Parents involved in child's development and transition to school

Violations

• Primary school intern lacked the required Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for childcare and was not registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang) (since resolved)

Summary

Kinderdagverblijf Oude Vaart in Terneuzen, part of Stichting Kinderopvang Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, provides care for up to 51 children (ages 0-4) in four core groups. The location follows the Uk & Puk early childhood education method. The annual Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 9 December 2025 concluded that quality meets legal requirements in all areas, with one exception: a primary school intern did not hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for childcare and was not registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. This violation has since been resolved following a recovery offer; the intern was temporarily absent from the toddler group until the correct VOG was applied for and granted. No areas for improvement were identified. The accommodation is safe, more than adequate, and well arranged. The pedagogical policy staff member for pre-school education is deployed in accordance with standards. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.