PSG De Fontein

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
• Clear Montessori vision with a focus on children's independence
• Children are encouraged to act independently (peeling fruit, putting on coats)
• Qualified staff provide appropriate support without taking over
• Sufficient qualified staff with correct declarations of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG)
• Correct staff-to-child ratio
• Good information provision to parents and publication of GGD inspection reports

Violations

• No own adjacent outdoor play area that is appropriately designed for children under 2 years; concrete plans or timeline for realization are missing
• Childcare Center Council regulations contain provisions that do not comply with the Childcare Act: joint agenda-setting with management, coordination of chairmanship, and structural staff participation restrict independent and autonomous functioning
• The director is referred to in the minutes as 'advisory member' of the Childcare Center Council, which creates the impression of membership and is not permitted
• Staff representation can structurally participate in meetings without thematic limitation, which undermines the independent position of the parent committee

Summary

PSG De Fontein in Warnsveld, a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 12 places for children aged 0-4 years, was inspected on 30 March 2026. The location meets the requirements in the Pedagogical Climate and Staff and Groups domains, but not in Accommodation and Parent Rights. The pedagogical climate is strong, with a clear translation of the Montessori vision into practice where independence is encouraged. Two violations were identified: the absence of an own adjacent outdoor play area for children under 2 years (where concrete plans are missing despite earlier commitments) and the Childcare Center Council regulations not complying with the Childcare Act, particularly regarding independent functioning and separation between staff and the parent committee. The latter is a recurrence since 2024. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises enforcement.