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About this care
Welcome to Peuterspeelzaal Christoffeltje, a homely toddler care centre located at Ossendrechtstraat 14 in Almere. We are part of Stichting Vrije Peuterspeelzaal Almere and provide small-scale, anthroposophically inspired care for up to 15 children aged 2 to 4 years.
Our playroom is furnished with warm, natural materials and soft colours that radiate calm and security. We follow a fixed daily rhythm in which free play, circle activities, fruit time, a bread meal and outdoor play alternate in a familiar pattern. Throughout the year we experience the seasons together with matching songs, stories and seasonal festivals.
Learning and discovering through play is central. We offer simple, sensory activities such as baking bread, crafting with natural materials, singing and reading aloud. Our pedagogical staff closely follow each child’s development and tailor activities to their world of experience. Our outdoor garden invites movement, sand and water fun and discovering nature.
We believe it is important that children feel safe and seen. Our small group size makes intensive, personal attention possible. Parents are actively involved through parent meetings and can always drop by for a chat. For more information and registration please visit vpza.nl.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: December 3, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, emotionally safe atmosphere with permanent staff members
- Strong sensory and anthroposophical pedagogical approach
- Good implementation of Early Childhood Education using the Speelplezier program
- Skilled staff with appropriate qualifications and language proficiency level 3F
- Effective deployment of pedagogical policy officer for coaching
- Clear routines and child participation in daily activities
Summary
Peuterspeelzaal Christoffeltje in Almere received an unannounced visit on 3 December 2025 for its annual inspection. The location, part of Stichting Vrije Peuterspeelzaal, provides daycare for up to 15 toddlers aged 2-4 years with Early Childhood Education (Voorschoolse Educatie/VE). The inspection revealed a warm, festive atmosphere where children were baking pepernoten (traditional Dutch spiced cookies) and experiencing sensory learning. All assessed domains comply with legislation and regulations: pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, early childhood education, personnel, and groups. The staff members work according to the anthroposophical policy 'Handboek VPSZ', with attention to sensory development. The three permanent staff members hold appropriate diplomas, VE certificates, and language proficiency level 3F. The pedagogical policy officer is sufficiently deployed for coaching. No shortcomings, violations, or areas for improvement were identified. This is consistent with the consistently positive inspection history since 2020.
Reviews
Ik ben gevraagd hier mee te lopen.. bleek niveau 4 nodig (in ene) en 3f maar dat wist ik en wilde ik behalen. in de wetenschap dat ik 2f heb lieten z...
Onze dochter heeft hier een hele fijne tijd gehad! Hele lieve zorgzame en betrokken mensen die er werken. Een hele fijne antroposofische peuterspeelza...
This is a perfect pre-school for our children to begin. The teachers are caring, they bring my child to her best. The Waldorf system is really suitabl...
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