Peuteropvang de Kinderboom

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is implemented concretely in practice, as visible in thematic activities
• Pre-school education according to the Uk&Puk method with sufficient hours (960 hours over one and a half years)
• Good cooperation with the primary school for warm handovers and aligned themes
• All staff members hold the correct qualifications, ECE certification, and language proficiency level 3F
• Sufficient deployment of a pedagogical policy officer (70 hours) for coaching and policy development
• Correct staff-child ratios and good administrative organisation
• Up-to-date safety and health policy with appropriate measures and protocols

Shortcomings

• Staff knowledge of the duty to report, consult, and file official reports requires attention; information transfer through self-study and team meetings proves insufficient for all employees

Summary

Toddler daycare de Kinderboom in Kaatsheuvel, part of Kinderopvang Midden Brabant B.V., was inspected by GGD Hart voor Brabant on 2 October 2025. The location provides care for a maximum of 30 children in two core groups (0-4 years and 2-4 years) in temporary premises on the grounds of primary school De Kinderboom. The annual inspection showed that the location meets all assessed quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. Pre-school education is offered according to the Uk&Puk method with sufficiently qualified staff. No violations were identified. One point for attention concerns staff knowledge of the duty to report, consult, and file official reports, for which the manager has announced immediate action. The GGD advises no enforcement action.