POV Jacob Marisplein

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and practice are well developed and consistently implemented
• Staff act sensitively and responsively, with respect for children's autonomy
• Personnel meet qualification requirements and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) obligations
• Safety and health policy is up to date and discussed in team meetings
• Accommodation meets requirements with adequate indoor and outdoor play space
• Parents are well informed through the website and parent portal

Violations

• Duty to report, consult, and file a complaint was not sufficiently known to staff: they were unaware that in case of suspected abuse by the holder, they could contact the confidential inspector and were required to file a report with the police

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report of 21 May 2026 concerns POV Jacob Marisplein in Rotterdam, a toddler daycare with early childhood education for 15 children aged 2 to 4 years. The location is part of Smallsteps B.V. (Partou). Almost all quality requirements were assessed positively, including pedagogical policy and practice, staff qualifications, safety policy, and accommodation. There was one violation: staff had insufficient knowledge of the duty to report, consult, and file a complaint, specifically regarding contact with the confidential inspector and filing a police report in case of suspected abuse by the holder. Following a recovery offer, this was resolved through an adapted form and repeated training sessions. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.