Villa Sprankel

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is up-to-date and well implemented
• Children experience emotional safety and developmental stimulation
• All staff properly qualified and in possession of Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
• Staff-to-child ratio always correct
• Domestic violence reporting protocol known and discussed annually

Summary

Daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) Villa Sprankel in Oosterwolde was inspected unannounced on 27 January 2025. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) finds that the location meets all statutory quality requirements: the pedagogical policy is up-to-date and well implemented, pedagogical practice provides children with emotional safety and developmental stimulation, all staff hold the correct qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (VOG), staffing levels are always in order, and the domestic violence reporting protocol is known to the team. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. There was a violation of pedagogical policy last year, but this was resolved following a recovery approach. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action.