Peuterschool De Spiegel

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice safeguards the 4 core pedagogical goals; children feel emotionally safe
• Conscious attention to language transfer and language development during activities
• Personal and warm welcome for parents and children
• Good cooperation with primary school De Spiegel for transitions
• Appropriate professional qualifications and correct staff-child ratio
• Pedagogical policy and reporting code are substantively in order

Violations

• Early childhood education: not all children receive the mandatory 960 hours of ECE within 1.5 years (only children with an ECE indication attend on Wednesdays, other children receive a maximum of 720 hours)
• Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and PRK: the primary school caretaker who supervises toddlers during the lunch break was not registered in the PRK and linked to the permit holder
• Health and safety policy: lock on kitchen cabinet with boiler not in use, toilet cleaner accessible to children, ironing beads with choking hazard left unattended within reach

Summary

Peuterschool De Spiegel in 's-Gravenhage is an early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) location for children aged 2.5 to 4 years, housed within primary school De Spiegel. The annual unannounced inspection on 12 March 2026 identified three violations, all of which were resolved through a recovery offer. The pedagogical practice meets a good standard: children feel emotionally safe, parents are welcomed personally, and there is considerable attention to language development. The accommodation is appropriately furnished. The staff hold the correct qualifications and the staff-child ratio is in order.