Samen Opvoeden

Strengths

• Parent volunteers (draaiers) act sensitively and responsively, reacting directly to children's signals
• Warm, interactive communication with reciprocal dialogues adapted to verbal and non-verbal levels
• Playfully stimulating motor, cognitive and social-emotional development
• Good supervision and a safe, well-organised environment
• Constructive conflict resolution and encouragement of independence
• High levels of child wellbeing with spontaneous contact and relaxed play
• Good structuring of transition moments and individual attention for needs
• The pedagogical policy plan meets all legal requirements for parent participation childcare (ouderparticipatieopvang)
• All parent volunteers (draaiers) receive annual coaching from a qualified pedagogical policy staff member
• Correct registration in the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and childcare persons register

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report of 17 November 2025 concerns Sam en Opvoeden, a parent participation crèche (ouderparticipatiecrèche/OPC) in Utrecht for 14 children aged 0-4 years. In this form of childcare, parents themselves participate as 'draaiers' (parent volunteers). The inspection showed that the location meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: the parent volunteers acted sensitively and responsively, playfully stimulated children's development, and provided a warm, safe environment. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The holder responded with delight to the findings, which confirm their daily practice of quality and personal attention.