Smallsteps Stevenshof

Strengths

• Staff act in accordance with the pedagogical policy and stimulate children's development
• Employees are well informed about safety and health procedures
• All staff correctly registered in the childcare personnel register
• Location has successfully implemented the recovery action from the previous inspection (July 2025)

Summary

Smallsteps Stevenshof in Leiden is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 44 places for children aged 0-4 years, part of Partou/Smallsteps. At the annual inspection on 18 June 2026, the location met all assessed quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The staff act in accordance with the pedagogical policy, communicate with the children and stimulate their development. The safety and health policy is being followed, including attention to cleaning, safe sleeping and ventilation. All employees are correctly registered in the childcare personnel register. No points for improvement or violations were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Leiden not to take enforcement action.