Voorschool De Egeltjes 1&3

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is concrete and is being followed
• Sufficient qualified staff with early childhood education (VVE) certificates
• Good cooperation with primary schools and warm handovers
• Play and learning environment is rich and challenging
• Active parent involvement and parenting support

Shortcomings

• Make hand and nappy-changing hygiene policy more concrete
• Ensure separate washing facilities in the nappy-changing room

Violations

• Hands not washed after every nappy change
• Use of gloves without following protocol
• Washbasin in nappy-changing room defective

Summary

The preschool De Egeltjes 1&3 in Amsterdam provides early childhood education to a maximum of 30 children aged 2-4. During the annual inspection visit on 26 February 2024, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) found violations in the area of hand and nappy-changing hygiene: the washbasin in the nappy-changing room was defective and the policy was insufficiently concrete. Following a recovery offer, the violations have been resolved: the washbasin has been repaired, the policy has been tightened, and staff have been instructed. The location otherwise scores positively: it has a clear pedagogical policy, sufficient qualified staff, a safe pedagogical climate, good cooperation with primary schools, and active parent involvement. The GGD advises the municipality not to impose enforcement measures.