Toermalijn

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy elaborated in concrete detail and implemented in practice
• Safe and stimulating pedagogical practice with attention to all developmental domains
• Early childhood education following the Pyramid program with correct ratios and qualified staff
• Sufficient qualified staff and correct use of exemption arrangements
• Stable core groups with a fixed mentor for each child
• Full compliance with personnel and registration requirements (PRK, VOG)

Summary

KDV Toermalijn in Wormerveer provides care for up to 40 children (ages 0–4) in two vertical groups and one early childhood education (VE) group. The annual inspection on 16 October 2025 demonstrates that the location meets all assessed statutory quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate and staff/groups. The pedagogical policy is elaborated in concrete detail and correctly implemented by the team; qualified staff offer a safe, stimulating environment with attention to language, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional development. Early childhood education follows the Pyramid program, with sufficient hours, correct ratio (1:8), and qualified staff. Personnel registration in the PRK is complete, VOG certificates are on file, and the qualified staff-to-child ratio is in order at all times. Core groups are stable, each child has a fixed mentor and a maximum of two rooms. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement steps.