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About this care
Welcome to Peuteropvang Madelief, located in playground de Floragaarde at Van Oosten de Bruijnstraat 62 in the heart of Haarlem. We are a certified preschool facility offering care for children aged 2 to 4 years in a safe, homely and stimulating environment. We work with the Uk&Puk method, a recognized early childhood education program that prepares toddlers for primary school in a playful way. Together with puppet Puk, the children go on adventures in our play area and in our own garden.
Our group is small-scale with a maximum of 16 children. Every day, two experienced pedagogical staff members form a close-knit team. Each child has a fixed mentor who is the first point of contact for parents. We work in a horizontal group, meaning children of approximately the same age play and learn together. The space is designed so that children can play freely and also have room for individual guidance at the table.
During mornings at Madelief, development is central. We focus on language development, social-emotional growth, motor and sensory development and early math skills. We work thematically and offer activities that connect with the world of experience of toddlers. Outdoor play and discovery are just as important as indoor activities. In our garden, children can romp, explore and burn off energy.
Parents stay involved through our parent portal Konnect. Here we share daily photos and messages, so you can follow along in your child's experiences. We value short lines and personal contact. That's why there's time for a chat every morning during drop-off and pick-up.
Peuteropvang Madelief is open Monday through Friday from 08:45 to 12:45, including during school holidays. We offer a fixed daily routine that provides peace and regularity, tailored to the rhythm of young children. Food, fruit and drinks are included. Special dietary requirements are gladly discussed with you.
We warmly welcome your toddler to our warm and safe environment, where play and learning go hand in hand.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: August 28, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice provides emotional security and stimulates development
- Rich, thematic activity program (Uk & Puk) with focus on language, numeracy, motor skills and social skills
- All staff properly qualified, VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) registered and 3F language level demonstrated
- Current safety and health policy, annual evacuation drill and first aid certificate always present
- Parents actively involved in child's development and careful transition to primary school arranged
- Preschool education according to hourly standard (minimum 960 hours) and fixed 1:8 supervision ratio
Shortcomings
- Improve assurance of information exchange regarding maintenance of play equipment and outdoor playground (the location manager was not aware of 2024 reporting on sandpit and slide defects)
Summary
Peuterspeelzaal Madelief in Haarlem provides preschool education to 16 children aged 2-4. The unannounced annual inspection visit on 28 August 2025 concludes that the location meets all assessed statutory quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff & groups, and safety & health. The pedagogical practice is adequate, the safety policy is current, and all staff have the proper qualifications, VOGs (Certificates of Good Conduct), and 3F language level. There is a rich activity program with themes from Uk & Puk, parents are actively involved, and the transition to primary school is assured. However, it was found that the location manager was insufficiently informed about maintenance reports for play equipment and the outdoor playground (the sandpit edge and slide show defects from 2024 without follow-up). After consultation with the inspector, it was agreed that from now on, active contact will be sought with the external maintenance organization every quarter and reports will be shared. There are no violations or recovery offers. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement steps.
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