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About this care
Peuterschool De Woelwaters is located at Nachtegaal 1 in Hoogkarspel and is part of Kappio. We provide toddler care for children aged 2 to 4 years in two welcoming, playfully designed groups that invite exploration and development. Our setting is Startblokken certified, reflected in the homely atmosphere and themes that match toddlers’ world of experience.
We work closely with the two primary schools in the same building, ensuring a smooth transition and a familiar feeling when the children eventually move on to school. Twice a year we visit the petting farm across the street, where the children meet animals and discover nature. Outdoors, they enjoy our spacious yard with a sandbox and a playhouse with a slide, giving them room to run, climb and explore every day.
At De Woelwaters, learning through play is central. We use themes brought to life through arts & crafts, language activities and movement. Each child is given space to grow at their own pace and practice new skills. Our consistent team of dedicated pedagogical staff provides familiarity and a sense of security.
Feel free to drop by for a tour and experience for yourself how pleasant De Woelwaters is for your toddler!Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 25, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan and work plan are concrete and are being followed
- The practice provides emotional safety and stimulates language, motor skills, and social skills
- Preschool education is structured using the recognized Startblokken program
- All staff members and coaches meet the training and language requirements
- The personnel register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) records are in order
Violations
- No parent committee established despite caring for more than 50 children
Summary
Peuterschool De Woelwaters in Hoogkarspel provides toddler care (peuteropvang) for up to 32 children in two core groups, along with preschool education (voorschoolse educatie/VVE) following the Startblokken program. The pedagogical climate is positive: there is a clear policy plan, the practice aligns well with the goals (emotional safety, language, motor skills, social skills), staff are qualified and meet the language requirement, and the deployment of a preschool education (VVE) pedagogical policy officer is secured. There is one violation: despite repeated requests, the location still has not established a parent committee, even though more than 50 children are in care. This shortcoming was also identified in 2023 and 2024. The operator indicates they remain actively recruiting and are working with a central parent committee at the organizational level. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to enforce.
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