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About this care
Welcome to KDV PO de Wijde Wereld, located within the Montessori Child Centre at Haya van Somerenpad 1, Haarlem. We provide care for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 4 in a warm, homely environment designed according to Maria Montessori’s educational principles. Our day-care centre consists of three groups: one baby group and two toddler groups. The spacious, bright rooms are furnished with natural materials—wooden cylinder blocks, trays with dry rice and grain, easels and cutting-and-pasting supplies. Children are free to choose what they wish to explore; we guide them with the motto “Help me to do it myself”. Music plays an important role: we sing together, use a rich collection of instruments and celebrate birthdays with music in a circle. Our large, secure outdoor playground—complete with playhouse and traffic track—offers plenty of space to move and play together. Thanks to close cooperation with the Montessori primary school in the same building, children experience a smooth, familiar transition when they leave the toddler care. Our dedicated pedagogical staff are ready every day to give your child a safe, stimulating place to flourish.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 5, 2025
Strengths
- Thorough pedagogical policy with concrete agreements on development, mentoring role, and settling-in period
- Strong pedagogical practice: children experience structure, warmth, and developmental challenges
- Extensive and well-considered early childhood education program (Uk&Puk) with parent involvement and good alignment with primary school
- All staff properly qualified, including early childhood education (VE) training, language level 3F, and current Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Effective communication with parents through app, website, newsletter, and intake interviews
Shortcomings
- Parent committee not yet formed; operator to continue recruitment efforts
Summary
On 5 March 2025, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland inspected the daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) PO de Wijde Wereld in Haarlem. The location provides preschool care for up to 16 children aged 2–4 years and meets all assessed quality requirements. The pedagogical policy is clearly described, the pedagogical practice provides children with emotional security and developmental stimulation, and the early childhood education (VE) is well embedded with thematic work (Uk&Puk), parent involvement, and alignment with primary school. All staff hold the correct diplomas, Certificates of Conduct (VOG), and language level 3F. The domestic violence reporting code is known and usable. Parents are informed through multiple channels; no parent committee has been formed yet, but alternative parent consultation is in place. In 2023, there were violations regarding the pedagogical policy and access to inspection reports; these were resolved through a recovery offer. There are currently no violations. The municipality is advised not to apply enforcement.
Reviews
Wij zijn ontzettend blij dat NSO Jan dobber een 2e thuis is voor Jenella!!! Zij wil vaak niet mee naar huis, omdat zij het heel erg naar haar zin heef...
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