The Little Stars

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is complete and is well implemented in practice
• Staff work according to the Reggio Emilia educational vision
• All staff members hold appropriate qualifications, including infant/toddler training and 3F language proficiency (IKK)
• The pedagogical policy staff member is deployed for the mandatory number of hours; all staff members receive coaching
• The safety and health policy is up to date and is adhered to
• Good facilities for safe sleeping and ventilation/indoor climate
• All staff members hold a valid first aid (EHBO) certificate
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol (meldcode) is complete and known to all staff members
• Parents are adequately informed about policies and complaint procedures
• The location is registered with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) The Little Stars in Almere, part of Saffana's Kindercentrum, received an unannounced visit on 25 August 2026 for its annual inspection. The location provides care for two core groups: baby group De Troetelbeertjes (0–18 months, maximum 8 children) and toddler group The Little Stars (18 months to 2.5 years, maximum 16 children). The inspection report concludes that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement action.