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About this care
Welcome to Partou Vondelpark! Our daycare center is located in a unique spot at Saxenburgerdwarsstraat 6, right next to the beautiful Vondelpark in Amsterdam West. In our spacious and bright building, we provide care for children from babies to toddlers.
At our facility, your child has all the space to play and discover. We have cozy groups where children feel at home, our own gym where they can move and dance freely, and a creative studio where the most beautiful artworks are created. Our large nature garden borders directly on Vondelpark and is a true playground paradise. Here children can play with mud, discover what nature has to offer, and enjoy outdoor play. For the littlest ones, we have a special baby garden where they can play and explore safely.
Every day we provide a healthy and warm lunch, freshly prepared and tailored to the needs of young children. Our pedagogical staff know exactly what each child needs and guide the children with great care and attention. We work with horizontal groups, where children of approximately the same age play and learn together.
Parents can stay informed about all milestones and beautiful moments of their child through our app. We believe that children at our center not only make their first friends but also learn something new every day in a safe and stimulating environment.Read more
Practical info
Location highlights
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 21, 2026
Strengths
- Staff members provide emotional security through predictable and sensitive interactions
- Good atmosphere in all groups; children seek out staff members for a cuddle or a chat
- Mentorship and developmental observations are carried out structurally
- Safe sleeping practices are well implemented in daily practice
- Sufficient staff members present on the day of inspection
Shortcomings
- Stability of permanent staff faces in the Muziekkoepel and Melkhuis groups requires attention
- Procedures around transition periods could be described more concretely in policy
- Safe sleeping policy needs to be updated with all working agreements
- HR department must strengthen its monitoring role in verifying qualifications
Violations
- Not all staff members held appropriate professional qualifications (additional requirements not fully demonstrated)
Summary
Kinderdagverblijf Vondelpark in Amsterdam, part of Smallsteps B.V. (collaborating with Partou), was inspected unannounced by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 21 April 2026. The location provides care for 68 children in 6 groups. The pedagogical climate is assessed positively: staff members act sensitively, ensure emotional security, and stimulate children's development. However, one violation was identified: not all staff members appeared to hold the required additional qualifications. This was resolved following a recovery offer by providing supplementary evidence. Points for attention are the stability of permanent staff faces in several baby groups and the procedure around the two-person rule (vierogenprincipe) during transition periods. The GGD advises against imposing enforcement measures.
Reviews
Great location, with a huge indoor play area for rainy days. My daughter loves her caretakers and is very happy here!
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