't Swaentje

Strengths

• All assessed areas (general terms and conditions, pedagogical climate, staff, safety, accommodation) meet the requirements
• Sufficient indoor space with 3.5 m² per child and appropriately furnished play corners
• Sufficient outdoor space of 95 m² for the toddler group, enclosed and safely arranged
• Pedagogical policy plan and location-specific work plan are up-to-date and appropriate for the new group layout
• All childcare professionals are timely registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
• Risk assessment for safety and health is concrete and up-to-date

Shortcomings

• Update safety and health policy within 3 months of commissioning the new group room

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report for daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) 't Swaentje in Krommenie, part of Tinteltuin B.V., concerns an unannounced incidental inspection following an application to expand the number of childcare places from 37 to 45. The inspection was carried out by GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland on behalf of the municipality of Zaanstad. All assessed areas meet the statutory quality requirements. The location has sufficient indoor and outdoor space, an up-to-date pedagogical policy and safety policy, and the required childcare professionals are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. The operator must update the safety and health policy within 3 months of commissioning the new group room. The GGD gives a positive recommendation for the requested expansion.