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About this care
Welcome to Zuidwestervilla, our daycare centre located in the multifunctional De Zuidwester building at Gasthuislaan 88 in Steenwijk. We provide care for children aged 0 to 4 in one vertical group, where babies, toddlers and preschoolers play and learn together. Our bright, cosy rooms are set in a beautiful, rural building with a warm, homely atmosphere.
At Zuidwestervilla the child is always at the centre. Our dedicated team of pedagogical staff guide and support every child’s development. We follow the Pyramid method, a recognised Early Childhood Education programme that stimulates language development and lays a solid foundation for primary school. Seasonal themes such as Animal Day, Sinterklaas and Children’s Book Week are woven into playful, educational activities.
Each day begins with a personal hand-over at drop-off. The daily programme is linked to the current theme. We serve healthy meals, provide plenty of rest and free play, and give children lots of time outdoors. Our outdoor area invites running, building, balancing and exploring—getting dirty is part of learning! Babies follow their own sleeping and feeding rhythm.
Our fees include standard meals, care products and activities. We carefully document every child’s development in writing and with photos. At pick-up there is ample time for a personal update. At Zuidwestervilla, parents and children quickly feel at home.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 10, 2026
Strengths
- Sensitive and responsive pedagogical practice by staff
- Good alignment of activities with children's developmental pace and level
- Sufficient qualified staff with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and registration
- Good organization of early childhood education using the Pyramid programme
- Clear information provision to parents through multiple channels
- Presence of a combined parent committee
Summary
Zuidwestervilla in Steenwijk, part of Speel@home, is a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) with 44 places offering daycare, toddler care, and after-school care (BSO). The annual unannounced inspection by GGD IJsselland shows that the location meets all quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, personnel and groups, and parent rights. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: staff work sensitively and responsively, adapt to children's developmental pace, and guide social interactions. The early childhood education using the Pyramid programme meets statutory requirements, including the provision of at least 960 hours. There was a recovery offer at the previous inspection in November 2024 regarding group stability, but this has since been resolved. No violations were identified in this inspection.
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