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About this care
Welcome to Vriendjeskring at Kerkhoflaan 51A in the heart of Rotterdam-Noord. We are a small-scale daycare centre where a maximum of 16 children aged 0 to 4 find a second home. Every day our permanent pedagogical staff are ready from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, allowing parents to work or study flexibly.
Everything we do revolves around a homely atmosphere and personal attention. We deliberately do not use temporary workers; every morning your child is greeted by the same familiar faces. In this way children grow up in a close-knit group that feels like one big family. Once a year we organise a professional photo shoot: a lasting memory of the beautiful moments your child experiences with us.
Daily care is a top priority for us. The children receive a fresh, hot meal with varied vegetables every day. We consciously choose high-quality products, because healthy nutrition is the basis for an energetic play and learning environment. We also take any food allergies or dietary requirements into account.
Our location on Kerkhoflaan has been officially registered in the National Childcare Register since 22 April 2015 under number 162408146. This means you are eligible for childcare allowance and you are assured of a place that meets all statutory quality requirements. The GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond carries out annual inspections; the reports are available for parents to view.
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 22, 2024
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is concrete and meets the requirements
- The safety and health policy is complete and up to date
- Live camera surveillance ensures safety during solo shifts
- The parent committee is involved in improvement plans
Shortcomings
- Ensure that all staff members are familiar with the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations
- Organize refresher training for new and flexible staff members
Violations
- Insufficient knowledge by one staff member regarding the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations in cases of suspected abuse or maltreatment
Summary
Kinderdagverblijf Vriendjeskring at Kerkhoflaan 51A in Rotterdam provides daycare (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) for up to 16 children aged 0–4 years. During the unannounced follow-up inspection on 22 August 2024, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) found that the location now meets the requirements for pedagogical policy and safety and health policy. These points were previously shortcomings but have since been resolved. There is now a concrete plan for emotional safety, live camera surveillance during solo shifts, and a clear safety plan. One area for improvement remains: not all staff members have adequate knowledge of the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations; a new staff member was unaware that she must contact the confidential inspector directly and file a report when abuse is suspected. This violation has not yet been fully resolved. The GGD advises the municipality to enforce, but recognizes mitigating circumstances.
Reviews
Leuke kinderopvang met lieve begeleiders. Fijne organisatie!
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