Peuterspeelzaal de Tjalk

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is clearly documented and implemented in practice
• Relaxed atmosphere in which staff members are attentive to the children
• Good implementation of early childhood education using the Startblokken programme
• Staff members hold the correct qualifications and certificates
• Strong collaboration with the primary school within the Integral Child Centre
• Pedagogical policy officer is deployed appropriately

Violations

• The location does not have an adjacent outdoor space of at least 3m² per child, as required for children aged 2 years and older (Art. 1.50(1) and (2) Childcare Act; Art. 10(3) Childcare Quality Decree)

Summary

Peuterspeelzaal de Tjalk in Lelystad, part of Stichting GO! Kinderopvang, was inspected unannounced by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 28 October 2025. This is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for 16 toddlers (ages 2–4) offering early childhood education. The location scores well on pedagogical climate, staff and groups. One violation was identified: the required adjacent outdoor space is not yet ready, although this had been planned for the relocation in August 2025. The location received a recovery offer and immediately created a temporary action plan: using a fenced football pitch within walking distance, with vests and an evacuation cord. The outdoor space is expected to be completed by end of November 2025. The GGD advises no enforcement action due to the temporary nature of the situation and the measures taken.