Second Home Kinderopvang - De Melodie

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is comprehensive and meets all requirements
• The safety and health policy is complete with risk assessment and measures
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space available for the number of childcare places
• The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse has been correctly established
• The complaints procedure has been documented in writing and the holder is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)
• Dutch is the language of communication
• First aid (EHBO) diploma held by childcare professional

Shortcomings

• Risks related to collisions, ventilation, respiratory infections (indoor environment), and social media still need to be added to the safety and health policy
• Pedagogical practice will be assessed during the post-registration inspection
• Qualifications and diplomas of childcare professionals will be verified after registration

Violations

• The indoor and outdoor spaces have not yet been appropriately furnished in accordance with the number and age of the children to be cared for (Article 1.50(1) and (2) of the Childcare Act; Article 10(1) of the Childcare Quality Decree)

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted a pre-registration inspection on 19 January 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Second Home Kinderopvang - De Melodie in Almere. The location provides care for a maximum of 27 children aged 0-4 years in two core groups. The pedagogical policy, safety and health policy, and complaints procedure have been adequately established. The indoor and outdoor spaces are more than sufficient in size, but not yet appropriately furnished. The GGD advises the municipality to register the location, provided the furnishing is ready by opening. No recovery offer has been issued.