Watervilla

Strengths

• Complete and timely submitted administration
• Pedagogical policy is actively discussed in team meetings and themed sessions
• Pre-school education delivered using the Pyramid method with sufficient hours offered (960 hours)
• All childcare professionals hold the required ECE qualifications and CEFR language level B2 (3F)
• Sufficient staff-child ratios and stable core groups
• Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
• Mentorship for all children and good communication with parents

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD IJsselland on 22 January 2026 shows that Watervilla childcare center in Steenwijk fully complies with all legal quality requirements. The location, part of Speel@Home, provides daycare (kinderdagverblijf/KDV), after-school care (BSO), and toddler care (peuteropvang) with 45 childcare places. All four inspected domains – general requirements, pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation – scored positively. Pre-school education is delivered using the Pyramid method with sufficiently qualified staff. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Steenwijkerland not to take enforcement measures.