POV Nijbroek

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy meets all statutory requirements
• Staff and management hold approved Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the childcare personnel register
• Complaints procedure and membership of a disputes committee are in order
• Indoor and outdoor spaces meet the surface area requirements
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code is complete and in accordance with statutory regulations
• The operator has provided adequate cooperation with the inspection

Shortcomings

• The safety and health policy needed to be supplemented with location-specific risks
• Implementation of the pedagogical policy and the safety and health policy will be assessed at the first inspection after the start of operations
• The organisation of the administration will be evaluated at the next inspection

Summary

This Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report concerns POV Nijbroek, a new toddler daycare (peuteropvang) operated by Smallsteps B.V. at primary school Ten Holtens Erve in Nijbroek. The inspection was conducted as a 'strict gate' investigation for registration purposes. The location meets statutory requirements, following additional actions in the area of safety and health. The toddler daycare accommodates a maximum of 8 children aged 2 to 4 years on Tuesday mornings. One staff member is employed. The pedagogical policy and complaints procedure meet the requirements. A supplementary action was required for the enclosure of the outdoor space; the operator has demonstrated that fences have been installed. The GGD advises the municipality of Voorst to include the location in the National Childcare Register.