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About this care
Voorschool De Kastanjetuin is a warm and safe preschool located in the vibrant Oosterpark neighborhood of Amsterdam. We provide professional childcare for toddlers aged 2 to 4 years. At our preschool, learning through play is central. Children are given the space to discover, play and grow in a familiar environment.
Our location at Tweede Oosterparkstraat 227 features a beautiful outdoor space where children can play and explore freely and safely. We work with permanent pedagogical staff who guide each group of maximum 16 children. This creates recognition and trust. We offer a preschool educational program focused on language development, motor skills, social skills and self-confidence.
Our activities are designed to support the development of the whole toddler. We sing, count, puzzle, draw and read stories. We follow the children's interests and build our activities around them. This makes learning a natural part of play. We believe it's important that children can be children - they can get messy, use their imagination and discover new things.
First time at preschool? We understand this can be exciting. That's why we work with a gentle settling-in period. The first time, parents stay with their child. Then we gradually reduce this, exactly tailored to what your child needs. Together we grow towards a familiar situation.
Voorschool De Kastanjetuin is part of Stichting Dynamo Voorscholen. We have been officially registered since April 1, 2019 and have space for 42 children. Parents can apply for childcare allowance and we are happy to help with the application.Read more
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Settling in
First time at a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV)? That's an adjustment for your child. And for you! That's why we let your child get used to the group at a gentle pace. The first time, you as a parent stay with your child at the daycare center. After that, we evaluate together how things are going, so that your child gradually learns to stay in the group on their own and becomes familiar with our location, the other children, and our childcare staff. How does settling in work? 1. Step by step: you stay with your child at first and slowly reduce your presence. 2. Tailored to your child: the settling-in period is different for everyone and we coordinate this with you. 3. Safe and secure: your child is given the time to feel comfortable in the group. 4. Give your child a hug and he/she will happily carry on playing!
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 7, 2025
Strengths
- Emotionally safe climate with engaged and sensitive staff
- Thematic and development-oriented program using Uk & Puk
- Well-trained staff with correct certificates and language proficiency
- Careful registration and alignment with individual child development
- Active parent involvement and preparation for primary school
Summary
Preschool De Kastanjetuin in Amsterdam provides early childhood education to a maximum of 42 children across 3 groups, including one regular group and two specialized groups for children with additional support needs. The annual inspection on 7 October 2025 demonstrates that the location meets all statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is positive: children experience emotional safety, are stimulated in their development, and work thematically with the Uk & Puk program. The staff are well-trained, hold the required certificates, and meet the language proficiency requirements. The group rooms are inviting and arranged in a development-oriented manner, with attention to independence and creativity. Parents are actively involved through newsletters and activities. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to take note of the report.
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