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About this care
Kindcentrum Universum is located in the Grote Waal district of Hoorn, near the Grote Beer shopping center. We are part of Stichting Kinderopvang West-Friesland and have been providing development-oriented childcare for children aged 0 to 13 for over 40 years. Our toddler group is specifically designed for children aged 2 to 4 and follows the Michaela Concept.
In our toddler group, preschool education is central. We offer VVE programs where we pay extra attention to the development of children at risk of falling behind. Through thematic work, we stimulate language development and optimally prepare children for primary school. Our pedagogical staff work closely with primary school teachers, creating a smooth transition.
The toddler group is open Monday through Friday mornings from 08:30 to 12:30. During school holidays, the group is closed. We work in small groups so that each child receives the personal attention they deserve. Our location has a safe and challenging play environment where children can play, discover and learn at their own pace.
As an official Child Center, we work together with Stichting Kinderopvang Hoorn (SKH) and are affiliated with the SCIO Group. This means we can rely on a broad network of expertise and experience in both childcare and education. Our staff are professionally trained and regularly attend training to maintain the high quality of our care.
At Kindcentrum Universum, we value parental involvement. We are open to questions and are happy to discuss your child's development. Together we ensure that your child can develop optimally in a safe and familiar environment.Read more
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 19, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice demonstrates sensitive and responsive caregiving; staff guide positive interactions between children
- Early childhood education is well organized with sufficient hours, qualified staff, and a detailed training plan
- Accommodation comfortably meets requirements with 66.5 m² indoor space and 303 m² outdoor space
- Staff hold the correct qualifications and meet the IKK language requirement
- Swift and adequate recovery action taken after violations were identified
Violations
- The pedagogical work plan did not contain a description of the procedure for caring for after-school care (BSO) children in the toddler group during primary school study days (recovered within 1 week)
- Not all children had an assigned mentor following the departure of a staff member on 20 February 2026; children had not yet been reassigned (recovered within 1 week, parents informed on 22 April 2026)
Summary
Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Universum in Hoorn, part of Stichting Kinderopvang West-Friesland, was inspected on 19 March 2026. The location offers 16 childcare places for children aged 2 to 4 years and provides early childhood education through the Startblokken programme. Initially, two violations were identified: the care of after-school care (BSO) children during a study day was not described in the pedagogical work plan, and not all children had an assigned mentor following the departure of a staff member. Both violations were remedied within the set deadline of one week. Following recovery, the location meets all assessed conditions. The pedagogical practice, staff qualifications, accommodation, and early childhood education met the requirements from the outset. No further enforcement measures are advised.
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