Rivakids PO de kleine Avonturiers

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and work plan meet all legal requirements
• Early childhood education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) is well described and meets the requirements
• Staff members are registered in the childcare personnel register and hold valid Certificates of Conduct (VOG)
• Sufficient indoor space (61 m²) and outdoor space available
• All staff members hold valid paediatric first aid certificates
• Safety and health policy is comprehensive and meets the requirements

Shortcomings

• Install finger guards on doors before opening
• Apply protective film to windows without safety glass
• Install protection around heating pipes and construction heating
• Replace glass shelves in hanging cabinet or apply film to glass
• Install turning knob on the gate fence outside
• Place disinfectant at the changing table due to absence of washing facilities in the group room

Summary

GGD Gelderland-Zuid conducted a registration inspection on 20 July 2026 at the new daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Rivakids PO de kleine Avonturiers in Kesteren. This concerns the relocation of an existing toddler group to primary school Het Palet, for a maximum of 16 children aged 2 to 4 years. The location offers subsidised early childhood education. The GGD expects that the location will reasonably meet the Childcare Act after opening. No violations were identified. However, several practical action items were discussed that must be completed before opening, such as installing finger guards, protective film on windows, and disinfectant at the changing table. Staff members hold paediatric first aid certificates and are registered in the personnel register. The accommodation is more than adequate with 61 m² of indoor space and sufficient outdoor space on the school playground.