Childcare News

New childcare location De Flint officially opened in Deventer

The opening of childcare center De Flint drew considerable interest. What does a new location mean for parents in the region?

New quality requirements for childminder/host parent care introduced from 1 July 2026

Childminders and host parent agencies must comply with stricter rules to further raise the quality of care. What exactly is changing?

Free Paediatric First Aid Workshop in Amersfoort

Parents and childcare professionals in the Amersfoort region can take part in a free workshop specially focused on first aid for children.

SKSG and Quadraten Sign Covenant to Promote Equal Opportunities in Childcare and Education

Two Groningen-based organizations join forces to advance equal opportunities for all children, from the earliest years through primary school.

Alternative scheduling offers solution to staff shortages in childcare

The Branchevereniging Maatschappelijke Kinderopvang is calling for more flexible working hours to attract and retain more employees in the sector.

Artwork on benefits scandal unveiled in presence of victims

A new artwork highlighting the impact of the benefits scandal has been unveiled in the presence of those affected. The piece symbolises the human side of one of the Netherlands' biggest administrative scandals.

IKC Schatrijk Turns Ten: A Milestone for Integrated Childcare in the Netherlands

Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) Schatrijk recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. A fitting moment to reflect on how IKC's have developed as an organizational model within Dutch childcare.

63% of parents on a waiting list already have childcare for their child

Childcare Industry Association to Host Webinar on Starting Preschool Education

On 22 June 2026, Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang will host a webinar for childcare organizations looking to start offering preschool education (voorschoolse educatie). The session focuses on the practical first steps.

Childcare waiting times heavily dependent on place of residence

Parents in some municipalities must wait months for a childcare place, while others are helped immediately. The Nationale Onderwijsgids exposes the major regional differences.

Childcare Nearly Free from 2029, but Capacity Crisis Looms for Infant Care

The ambition to make childcare virtually cost-free for parents is colliding with a shortage of places for the very youngest children. Experts warn of a capacity crisis in infant care.

OECD: Investing in young children delivers social returns

A new OECD study underscores the importance of early investment in children. The sector association Maatschappelijke Kinderopvang highlights the relevance for the Dutch childcare system.

Hoorn Meets All Childcare Supervision Standards for 2025

The municipality of Hoorn has achieved the national standards for childcare supervision in 2025. This means quality control at daycare centers and childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) in the region is up to standard.

Childcare staff shortages set to worsen in coming years

Labour market tightness in the childcare sector will intensify further in the years ahead, WNL reports. Parents and childcare organisations face a growing challenge.

Kosmo builds new sustainable childcare facility for 108 children in Enschede

Childcare organization Kosmo is replacing an old school in Enschede with a new sustainable childcare building. The facility will accommodate 108 children.

BOinK organises webinar on parent committee's role in childcare price consultation process

Parent advocacy group BOinK is hosting a webinar on how the parent committee is involved in the price consultation process in childcare. This process partly determines the level of parent fees.