Espira Kinderdagverblijf Bergenboulevard

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is well developed and implemented in practice
• Sufficient qualified staff with appropriate staff-to-child ratios
• Good stability of care with permanent staff members and mentorship
• Accommodation with sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, appropriately furnished for different age groups
• Pedagogical coaching is structurally organized and safeguarded

Violations

• Cross-contamination after diaper changes: hands were washed after changing at the same kitchen tap where bottle feeding was prepared, in violation of the safety and health policy and RIVM guidelines

Summary

The annual inspection of 5 March 2026 of Espira Kinderdagverblijf Bergenboulevard in Amersfoort shows a predominantly positive picture. The location with 28 childcare places for children aged 0 to 4 years is compliant in the domains of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation. In safety and health, a violation was identified regarding cross-contamination after diaper changes: staff washed their hands after changing at the same kitchen tap where bottle feeding was prepared, in violation of RIVM guidelines. Following a recovery offer, the location has tightened its hygiene protocol, introduced additional disinfection steps, and arranged alternative water sources for bottle feeding. The measures have been implemented organization-wide and secured through an internal audit. The shortcoming has been resolved.