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About this care
Welcome to Pippeloentje, our daycare center in the heart of Hasselt at Prinsenstraat 22b. As part of the Stichting Kinderdagcentra Zwartewaterland, we provide professional childcare for 77 children aged 0 to 4 years. Our location is situated in the multifunctional building MFA De Streukeler Veste, where we work with horizontal groups where children of approximately the same age come together.
We are a VE-subsidized location, which means we offer pre-school education according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Education. Our pedagogical staff are coached by a specialized VE-coach who supports them in stimulating the development of young children, with special attention to language, arithmetic, motor skills and social-emotional development. Each group has permanent staff who provide a stable foundation and closely monitor your child's development.
Our accommodation is safely and invitingly furnished with various play corners such as a home corner, reading corner, play mat with cars, a shop and a climbing frame. The rooms are equipped with cupboards with play and development materials tailored to the age of the children. Outside we have a sandbox, slide and plenty of space for cycling, running and playing. For the very youngest we have separate sleeping areas that provide rest when needed.
At Pippeloentje we find it important that children feel safe and secure. We work according to a clear pedagogical policy in which the development of each child is central. Our staff are professionally trained and hold the required diplomas and certificates. We cordially invite you to come and take a look and get to know our location and our approach.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: June 19, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is concrete and consistently implemented
- Early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) is well provided with qualified staff and thematic programming
- Safety and health policy is up to date and known to all staff
- Parents are well informed through the website, newsletters, and parent portal
- Parent committee is active and satisfied with the childcare
Shortcomings
- Parent committee still receives insufficient information about the specific role of the VE coach, mentorship, and disputes committee
Summary
Kinderdagverblijf Pippeloentje in Hasselt was inspected unannounced on 19 June 2025 by GGD IJsselland. The annual investigation assessed the themes of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. All assessed quality requirements were fully met; no shortcomings or violations were identified. The location offers 77 childcare places, including 16 for early childhood education (VE), and operates according to a clear pedagogical policy with thematic programming, parental involvement, and staff coaching. Strong points are the stable, qualified teams, up-to-date safety and health plans, first aid certification, and an active parent committee. Areas for improvement are minimal: the parent committee still lacks some details about the role of the VE coach and mentorship. No recovery offer is needed. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.
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