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About this care
Welcome to PSZ De Horst in Apeldoorn! We are a Smallsteps daycare center where children aged 0 to 4 years discover, develop and grow through play. Our location at Glazeniershorst 402 provides a safe and familiar place where your child has the space to be themselves.
At PSZ De Horst, we work with horizontal groups, where babies and toddlers play and sleep separately from the preschool groups. This provides peace and structure for the little ones, while the preschool groups can focus on playful learning and preparation for elementary school. Our childcare professionals are specialized in the different developmental stages of young children and provide each child with the attention they need.
We offer VVE (pre- and early school education), through which we playfully work on developing language, math and social skills. Our activities are tailored to your child's age and development. Think of making music, crafts, reading aloud, but also cooking and baking with the preschool groups. We regularly go on excursions to the nearby playground or take nature walks in the area.
Outdoor play has an important place with us. Our spacious garden offers plenty of opportunities to climb, build sandcastles or simply run around. When the weather is nice, children also sleep outside in our special outdoor sleeping wagons. This not only promotes resistance, but also gives a wonderfully calming feeling.
For the little ones, we take care of everything: from diapers to bottle feeding and from naps to cuddles. For the preschool groups, we serve healthy and fresh meals, taking into account any allergies or dietary requirements. Parents receive daily updates via our Smallsteps app, so you're always informed about how your child's day went.
At PSZ De Horst, we believe it's important that children feel safe and happy. We work with familiar faces and a homely atmosphere, where each child has the space to develop at their own pace. Together with you as a parent, we look at what your child needs to grow and flourish.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 11, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is consistently implemented
- Pre-school education (Startblokken) delivered according to plan with 960-hour programme
- Children work thematically and parents are actively involved
- Permanent, qualified staff members (3F language level, VE certificate)
- Sufficient coaching hours (4 hours of VE coach per week)
- Safe, spacious and age-appropriate accommodation with dedicated outdoor area
- Stable core group with familiar faces and mentorship
- All staff members registered in the persons register with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
Summary
KDV PSZ De Horst in Apeldoorn, part of Partou/Smallsteps, provides pre-school education to a maximum of 14 toddlers (2.5-4 years) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. During the unannounced annual inspection visit on 11 November 2025, the location was found to comply with all assessed statutory requirements. The pedagogical climate is good: staff work according to the pedagogical policy, offer 960 hours of pre-school education using the recognised Startblokken method, actively involve parents, and use thematic working (example: autumn). The staff members are qualified (3F language level, VE certificate) and receive sufficient guidance from a permanent pedagogical coach VE (4 hours per week). The accommodation is safe, spacious (70 m² group room, dedicated outdoor area) and child-friendly in its design. Staff and groups meet all ratio and qualification requirements; two permanent staff members work each day, all employees are registered in the persons register and hold a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality of Apeldoorn was advised not to take enforcement action.
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