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About this care
Welcome to Daycare Het Houtsnipnest, a homely branch of Gro-up Kinderopvang located at Plataanhout 53 in Zoetermeer. We provide care for up to 58 children aged 0 to 4 years, organised in horizontal age-based groups so babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers each have peers at a similar stage. Healthy food, plenty of exercise and outdoor play are at the heart of every day. Our qualified pedagogical staff create a safe, familiar and stimulating environment in which every child can thrive.
We follow the VVE programme ‘Speeltaalhuis’ that offers a clear daily rhythm and stimulates language, motor and social development. The day always begins with a joint circle-time, after which children work in small groups on themed activities. Toddlers enjoy extra challenges in our weekly peuter-gym sessions and make daily use of our spacious outdoor playground. Indoors, a separate sleep room with cots and cradles allows each age group to rest according to its own schedule.
Parents are actively involved through newsletters and are invited to bring items from home that fit the current theme. Fixed opening hours apply: mornings start at 8.15 a.m. and Tuesday afternoons at 12.15 p.m. For the youngest we supply nappies, wipes and baby-care products; older children receive a healthy bread meal and fresh fruit. When food allergies occur, we adapt the menu to your child’s needs. Feel free to visit us for a tour and experience our warm, professional care.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: July 9, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
- Early childhood education (ECE programme 'Piramide') is well implemented with appropriate furnishings and materials
- Children's development is systematically tracked using the child monitoring system 'Kijk!'
- Good collaboration with De Waterlelie primary school for transition purposes
- All childcare professionals hold appropriate qualifications and meet the IKK language requirement
- Sufficient qualified childcare professionals on staff, including 2 first aid-certified employees
- Good stability of care with familiar faces and mentorship
- Safety and health policy is adequate, including missing child protocol
- Domestic violence and child abuse reporting code is well implemented
Violations
- External supervisor from Stichting Prodeba was not registered in the PRK and not linked to the provider, while she was structurally working in the group during childcare hours (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection of STH Het Houtsnipnest in Zoetermeer, a play-language house for 16 children aged 2-4, shows predominantly positive results. The location meets most quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff, and safety. One violation was identified: an external supervisor from Stichting Prodeba was not registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (PRK) and not linked to the provider. This person was structurally present in the group to supervise one child. Following a recovery offer, the provider indicated that the linkage will be completed once the supervisor returns from holiday, and that she will only re-enter the group after this is finalised. The violation has thereby been resolved. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises against enforcement.
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