Ukkie

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and work plan are complete and up to date
• Staff provide emotional security, encourage independence, and use consistent routines
• Early childhood education (VE) programme Uk & Puk is fully implemented with 960-hour standard, 1:8 staff-to-child ratio and qualified staff
• All employees and the pedagogical policy worker/coach meet education and language requirements
• All Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations and registrations in the Childcare Personnel Register are in order

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Ukkie in Hoogeveen provides care for 14 toddlers aged 2–4 years in a relaxed, safe environment. The inspection of 28 August 2025 concludes that the location meets all legal requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate and staff & groups. The pedagogical policy is up to date, the team works according to plan, and pedagogical practice offers children emotional security, challenge, and structure. Preschool education (voorschoolse educatie/VE) is provided through the Uk & Puk programme, with sufficient hours, qualified staff (1:8 ratio), and a pedagogical policy worker. All employees hold valid diplomas, Certificates of Good Conduct (VOGs), and are properly registered. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.