Speel-Mere

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice; staff are sufficiently familiar with the core pedagogical objectives
• Group rooms are well equipped with natural materials that encourage independent exploration
• All staff hold appropriate qualifications, infant-specific training for 0-year-olds, and meet the IKK language requirement
• Staff-to-child ratios are correct across all groups
• Safety and health policy is complete and well implemented, including the safe sleeping protocol
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code is in place and staff are well familiar with it
• An adult with a valid first aid certificate is always present
• Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere at the location

Summary

The annual unannounced inspection by GGD Flevoland on 23 July 2026 shows that daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Speel-Mere in Almere meets all assessed quality requirements. The location provides care for a maximum of 48 children aged 0–4 years in three horizontal core groups and operates according to the Reggio Emilia pedagogical vision. The inspection assessed the domains of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The atmosphere at the location was experienced as relaxed and pleasant. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement action.