Tinkelbel

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
• Early childhood education is offered at high quality using the Uk & Puk program
• Parents are actively involved in their child's development
• Rooms are arranged in a stimulating way with thematic play corners
• All childcare professionals hold the correct diplomas, early education (VE) certificates, and required language proficiency
• The pedagogical policy staff member is adequately deployed for coaching
• The childcare personnel register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) verifications are in order
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code is known and used
• The parent committee functions well with regulations and advisory rights
• The complaints procedure and disputes committee affiliation are properly arranged

Violations

• The risk of suffocation from the sandbox cover, as well as the measures taken to mitigate this risk, were not described in the safety and health policy. The cover was loose with large elastic loops in which children could become entangled.

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Tinkelbel in Woerden, part of Stichting Kind & Co Ludens, was inspected on 20 March 2026. The location accommodates up to 50 children in two vertical groups and one toddler group (0-4 years), including early childhood education using the Uk & Puk program. The pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and parental rights comply with legislation. Safety and health comply following a recovery offer. There was one violation: the risk of suffocation from the sandbox cover and the associated measures were missing from the safety and health policy. Following a recovery offer, the location has now included this in its policy and made agreements with the team. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.