Features
About this care
Welcome to Teddy Kids KDV Zeemanlaan, a warm and vibrant international daycare in the heart of Leiden where children aged 0-4 grow, learn and flourish in a bilingual environment. Since 2011, our Zeemanlaan 22A location has provided premium childcare for 72 children, thoughtfully arranged in horizontal age groups: babies (0-1.5 years) and toddlers (1.5-4 years). Each group is guided by both a native Dutch and English-speaking pedagogical staff member, ensuring your child is immersed in two languages from day one.
Our qualified, energetic and caring teachers – 50% of whom are permanent staff – design a rich educational and entertaining programme that emphasises language development, music, arts and outdoor discovery. We implement VVE early childhood education, using play-based methods to nurture your child's development. Every day includes singing English and Dutch songs, reading from our extensive library, and creating themed crafts that spark imagination and learning.
Our youngest members enjoy peaceful nap rooms with individual cribs, where routine and tranquility support healthy sleep habits. Toddlers explore our spacious garden with natural play equipment, building sandcastles, climbing and discovering nature's wonders. We serve warm, nutritious meals accommodating all dietary needs – vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten-free and lactose-free options are all happily provided.
Flexibility defines us: half-day sessions are available, days can be swapped with just one day's notice, and there's no cancellation period. We're open 7:00-19:00 to match your schedule. Our parent app keeps you connected with daily photos and updates about your child's adventures and milestones.
At Teddy Kids KDV Zeemanlaan, we celebrate diversity. With 33+ nationalities in our community, children learn from an early age that differences are beautiful. Our annual International Day brings families together to share traditional foods and dress, fostering global citizens with open hearts and minds.Read more
Practical info
Pedagogy methods
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 1, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice in which children are received in an emotionally safe environment and stimulated individually
- Staff members are available, approachable, and respond sensitively to children
- Well-organized multilingual care with both Dutch-speaking and English-speaking staff members in each group
- Stable care in fixed groups with permanent staff members and mentorship
- Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Correct compliance with staff registration and qualification requirements
Summary
The annual inspection on 1 September 2026 at Teddy Kids KDV Zeemanlaan in Leiden shows a positive picture. The childcare meets all assessed quality requirements in the domains of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation, and parental rights. The staff members provide a warm, stimulating environment in which children feel emotionally safe and are individually supported in their development. The multilingual care (Dutch and English) is well organized. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Leiden not to take enforcement measures.
Reviews
I couldn’t think of a better daycare for my kids - everything is top notch: staff incredibly competent, professional and caring, develop a very close ...
10000% recomendada, mi bebé se siente protegido y rodeado de amor!!! Realmente es un excelente lugar para crecer feliz ♥️ todas las maestras son muy ...
Het is een feestje om de kleintjes naar Teddy ZML te brengen! Fantastisch lieve leidsters en managers, die er elke dag weer voor zorgen dat ze vrolijk...
Hele fijne opvang met lieve, zorgzame leidsters. Onze kids vinden de muziek- en dansles die 1 keer per week gegeven wordt geweldig! Ook een voordeel i...
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