Childcare News

The latest news about childcare in the Netherlands

Tax Authority Discovers Data Vault Containing Millions of Unexamined Files Related to Childcare Benefits Scandal

The Dutch Tax Authority has uncovered a data vault containing millions of files that have never been examined as part of the childcare benefits scandal (toeslagenaffaire). The discovery raises fresh questions about whether the recovery process for affected parents is truly complete.

Onderzoek Nieuws4d ago

Research: How Much Childcare Is Good for Your Child's Development?

A question many parents grapple with is whether childcare affects their child's development. New research sheds light on what 'too much' care actually means.

Regio Nieuws5d ago

Three toddlers climb onto roof of childcare center in Groningen

Three toddlers climbed onto the roof of a childcare location in Groningen, according to RTV Noord. Emergency services were called to the scene.

Regio Nieuws5d ago

No criminal investigation following incident at childcare location in Ottoland

There will be no criminal investigation following an incident at a childcare location in Ottoland, a village in the Zuid-Holland province. This was reported by the AD.

Onderzoek Nieuws5d ago

Childcare outside regular working hours in industrial areas remains a major challenge

Many parents working in industrial areas do shift work and non-standard hours, yet suitable childcare for this group is hard to come by. Vietnam.vn sheds light on this persistent problem.

Regio Nieuws6d ago

New child center in Chaam faces objections from local parents

Plans for a child center in the Brabant village of Chaam are proving controversial: the proposed site sits between a goat farm, greenhouses, and a busy road. Parents are divided over the risks.

Landelijk nieuws6d ago

Toddler resuscitated after falling into water at daycare center in Rotterdam region

A toddler fell into water at a daycare center in the Rotterdam region and had to be resuscitated on the scene. The incident highlights the importance of water safety supervision at childcare locations.

Landelijk nieuws6d ago

Industry expert: smaller childcare organizations have a higher risk of incidents

Gjalt Jellesma argues that the risk of incidents is higher at smaller childcare organizations — a claim that could influence how parents choose a childcare provider.

Regio NieuwsApr 12

Tree falls on roof of daycare center in Vlaardingen

A tree has fallen on the roof of a daycare center in Vlaardingen. Few details are known yet about the cause or extent of the damage.

Regio NieuwsApr 12

Aldermen ignored official advice when cutting care for children with disabilities

Parents and children with disabilities were needlessly pushed into crisis situations after aldermen overruled advice from their own civil servants on care provision decisions.

Landelijk nieuwsApr 12

After-school care facility in Almere Stad closed by municipal order following incident involving staff member and child

An after-school care facility in Almere Stad has shut its doors following a report of an incident involving a staff member and a child.

Regio NieuwsApr 9

Former police station in Borne to become childcare location 'Ontdekken'

A vacant police station on Dunantstraat in Borne is getting a new lease on life as a playful childcare location called 'Ontdekken'.

Landelijk nieuwsApr 9

Asbestos found in play sand at childcare locations: health risk low but situation unacceptable

Asbestos has been found in play sand used at childcare locations across the Netherlands. Experts consider the likelihood of health effects to be very small, but the industry association stresses that the situation is unacceptable.

Regio NieuwsApr 9

Childcare organization Forte establishes Forte Foundation for social impact goals

Forte, a childcare organization operating in the IJmond region, has set up a new foundation to further shape its social mission.

Regio NieuwsApr 8

Daycare center welcomes toddlers of parents who attended the same facility as children, thanks to its chef and hot meals

A childcare location with its own chef leaves such a lasting impression on children that former toddlers later bring their own children there. Hot meals play a surprisingly significant role in that decision.

Regio NieuwsApr 8

Primary schools and childcare organization in Noordoostpolder plan to merge

Primary schools and a childcare organization in Noordoostpolder (NOP) are working toward a merger in the new year, according to Omroep Flevoland.

Regio NieuwsApr 8

Childcare use in Someren rises for third consecutive year

In the Brabant municipality of Someren, more and more children are attending childcare. Numbers have risen for at least the third year in a row, according to the Eindhovens Dagblad.

Landelijk nieuwsApr 8

Industry association launches safe sleep protocol for childminders

The Branchevereniging Maatschappelijke Kinderopvang has released a protocol on safe sleep in childminder care (gastouderopvang), aimed at reducing risks for young children during sleep.

Regio NieuwsApr 7

Municipality of Bronckhorst invites parents to discover local childcare options

The municipality of Bronckhorst is organising an open-door initiative, giving parents the chance to visit local childcare locations and see them in action.

Landelijk nieuwsApr 7

Paid parking expansion in Amsterdam is causing staffing problems at daycare centers

Amsterdam's expansion of paid parking zones is unsettling daycare centers across the city: staff who commute by car are facing significantly higher work-related costs and are considering leaving their jobs.