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About this care
De Peutersoos in Westeremden is a special playgroup that is entirely run by parents and volunteers. We are an association, which means that all parents are members and have a say in how our playgroup is run. The association was founded in 2012 by a group of parents who felt it was important to maintain a facility for toddlers in the village after the previous playgroup closed its doors in 2010.
We are located in the Abt Emo school at Huizingerweg 7A in Westeremden. Our mornings are led by qualified teachers, assisted by enthusiastic volunteers. We comply with all legal quality requirements for playgroup work and are inspected annually by the GGD. It is possible to apply for childcare allowance for care at our facility.
Our playgroup is intended for children aged 2 to 4 years. We offer learning through play, utilizing the spaces and facilities of the primary school. We regularly organize fun outings, such as visits to a small petting zoo where children can pet and feed animals. The children can enjoy fruit and drinks during the play mornings.
We do not receive municipal subsidies but are fully funded by the efforts of volunteers, parental contributions, sponsorships and grants from companies and funds, and the proceeds from our annual door-to-door campaign. This allows us to provide a safe and enjoyable playgroup experience for toddlers in Westeremden and the surrounding areas. With our fixed team of teachers and volunteers, communication lines are short and the atmosphere is informal. There is currently still room for new toddlers!Read more
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Distinctives
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 4, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical climate meets statutory requirements; responsible care in line with four core pedagogical objectives
- Staff demonstrate positive interaction behavior: encouraging independence, providing clear communication, offering emotional support
- Personnel and groups in good order: all staff and volunteers correctly registered in the childcare persons register with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Parents are well informed through newsletters and website
Violations
- Complaints procedure lacked description of careful investigation, progress updates to parents, processing timeframes (prompt and no later than six weeks), written substantiated decision, and concrete timeframe for measures
Summary
Peuterspeelzaal De Peutersoos in Westeremden was inspected by GGD Groningen (Municipal Health Service) on 4 March 2026. The annual inspection shows a predominantly positive picture. Pedagogical quality and personnel matters comply with the law. There was one violation in the area of complaints and disputes: the complaints procedure lacked essential elements such as timeframes and procedures. Following a recovery offer, this has been resolved. The GGD advises no enforcement action.
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Onze zoon ging met veel plezier naar Voorschool Pinky. Nu wordt hij 4 jaar en gaat hij naar de basisschool. Wij gaan Pinky missen. Het was een fijne t...
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