Peuteropvang Sterresteen

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy plan and work plan are extensively and concretely described
• Safety and health policy meets all requirements including risk assessment
• Reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is complete with step-by-step plan and decision-making framework
• Complaints procedure is documented in writing and affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)
• License holder and board members hold valid Certificates of Conduct (VOG)
• Good cooperation with De Mare primary school for continuous developmental pathway

Shortcomings

• Outdoor play area must still be set up with fencing and play facilities before childcare commences
• Rooms were not yet furnished with furniture and play materials during inspection

Summary

Peuteropvang Sterresteen of gro-up Kinderopvang B.V. has been inspected for registration at a new location at Grift 30 in Rotterdam. The toddler daycare (peuteropvang), intended for children aged 2 to 4 years, is relocating from Fichtestraat 7 to this new location. The inspection shows that the location meets most statutory requirements in the areas of pedagogical policy, safety and health, staffing and parental rights. However, one important issue was identified: the license holder had applied for 68 childcare places, but due to the spatial layout with 3 core groups (stamgroepen), a maximum of 48 childcare places is possible. The outdoor area was not yet fully set up during the inspection; the branch manager has made commitments regarding enclosure with fencing and furnishing. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises registration with 48 places.