Features
About this care
Daycare Babbels location Pater Jan Smit is located at Dreef 12A in Heerhugowaard and provides care for up to 48 children aged 0 to 4 years. The location is part of childcare organization Babbels, which is active in several places in the region. We work with horizontal groups, where children are grouped by age. At our location, the development of the children is central. We offer activities such as arts and crafts, where children can be creative and let their imagination run free. In addition, toddler care is also possible on five mornings a week from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, where children play and discover together. This is not only fun but also educational and good for their development. Our pedagogical staff guide the children in a respectful manner and encourage their independence.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 29, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy plan and work plan are in place and followed in practice
- All staff members are correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Staff-to-child ratio meets statutory requirements
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space available for the number of childcare places
- Stable care environment with fixed mentors for each child and clear core group structure
- Good cooperation between childcare and education within the integrated child center
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Pater Jan Smit in Heerhugowaard, part of Stichting Blosse opvang, was inspected on 29 January 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Noorden. The location provides care for a maximum of 32 children in two core groups for children aged 0 to 4 years. The annual inspection demonstrates that the location meets all assessed statutory requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. No violations were identified. The location has a positive inspection history with previously resolved violations in 2023 and 2025. The advice to the municipality is 'no enforcement action'.
Reviews
Leuke basisschool van vroeger, goed hulp gekregen van alle leraren, veel laptops gebruikt :)
hij is er 4 keer geweest om zijn kinderen laten in schrijven, ze beloofde hem 4 keer om terug te bellen , 4 keer niets gebeurd .Na een maand wachten ...
Ik zat op deze school
Het is een hele goede school en ik zit er zelf op
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