Stichting kinderopvang Ithaka

Strengths

• Clear vision for how the childcare should be shaped and delivered
• Well-organized administration with external support
• Appropriate qualifications of project leader and pedagogical coach
• Concrete approach for emotional safety and consistent routines
• Comprehensive interior plan with diverse play areas
• Good preparation for handover to new manager in November 2026
• Complaints procedure meets requirements and registered with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)

Shortcomings

• Pedagogical policy was initially not described concretely enough (revised on 20 April 2026)
• Safety and health policy initially lacked risks and measures (revised on 20 April 2026)
• Primary school's child abuse reporting protocol did not fully comply; new reporting protocol established
• Location not yet registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister)
• Still seeking second childcare professional; recruitment process ongoing
• Digital environment for documents still under development

Summary

Stichting Kinderopvang Ithaka intends to open a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) at primary school De Zijderoute in Amsterdam for a maximum of 15 children aged 2 to 4 years. This is a pre-opening inspection; the practice has not yet been assessed. The location operates from an anthroposophical vision. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) concludes that the location is reasonably expected to meet the quality requirements, provided all other statutory requirements are met. Key points of attention were that the pedagogical policy and the safety and health policy initially did not fully comply, but were approved after revision on 20 April 2026. The location has not yet been registered in the Commercial Register, which must be submitted subsequently.