Childcare News

The latest news about childcare in the Netherlands

Car crashes through daycare center garden and hits building in Ermelo

A car drove through the garden of a daycare center in Ermelo and crashed into the building. According to sources, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Kiddie Nieuws Redactie

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Landelijk nieuwsAug 19

Two childcare locations in West region remain closed due to financial problems

Financial difficulties have forced two locations of a childcare organization to shut their doors permanently. Parents must now find alternative care.

By Kiddie Nieuws Redactie

Regio NieuwsAug 19

Hand Grenade Found Near Childcare Location in Vught, Police Launch Investigation

The discovery of a hand grenade near a childcare location in Vught has caused major alarm. Police have secured the explosive device.

By Kiddie Nieuws Redactie

Landelijk nieuwsAug 7

Childcare rates vary significantly by municipality

Parents in some municipalities pay considerably more for childcare than in others. These large rate differences create inequality in household budgets.

By Kiddie Nieuws Redactie

Regio NieuwsAug 7

Childcare in Utrecht exceeds maximum hourly rate more often than elsewhere in the Netherlands

Parents in the province of Utrecht relatively more often pay more than the legally set maximum hourly rate for childcare. What does this mean for parents' wallets?

Landelijk nieuwsAug 7

Parents increasingly ask for earlier school start for nearly 4-year-olds

The transition from childcare to primary school raises an important question for many parents: can their nearly 4-year-old start sooner? What are the rules around early school admission?

Regio NieuwsAug 5

Municipality of Woerden Introduces Subsidy for BSO+ After-School Care

The municipality of Woerden is launching a new subsidy scheme for BSO+, a form of after-school care (BSO) specifically designed for children who need extra support.

Landelijk nieuwsAug 5

Municipal Health Service (GGD): childcare heat protocols often inadequate, children insufficiently protected

Inspections by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) point to structural shortcomings in the protection of children during heatwaves. Childcare locations often prove inadequately prepared for extreme temperatures.

Regio NieuwsJul 27

Twelve children found in sweltering car at illegal crèche in France

French police have arrested two caregivers after they locked twelve children in a parked car inside a garage. The incident took place at an unregistered childcare facility.

Regio NieuwsJul 27

KOTcast discusses outbreak of contagious illness at childcare: 'That childcare worker is now infected'

A new episode of the KOTcast examines the consequences of a contagious illness outbreak within a childcare organization. The conversation highlights the practical dilemmas facing childcare professionals and location managers.

Regio NieuwsJul 27

Childcare Basker in Breukelen closes suddenly: parents scramble to find alternative

The unannounced closure of childcare Basker in Breukelen is causing major upheaval for parents. The municipality of Stichtse Vecht is working on a solution.

Regio NieuwsJul 22

After-school care in Putten opens as first BSO with its own swimming pool

A unique facility in the Netherlands: this after-school care (BSO) features its own indoor pool for swimming lessons and recreational swimming.

Regio NieuwsJul 20

Residents of Leiderdorp's Zijlkwartier oppose housing plans and advocate for childcare

Resistance is growing in the Zijlkwartier neighborhood of Leiderdorp against the arrival of student housing, status holders, and emergency seekers. Residents are asking why no regular childcare facility is being established instead.

Onderzoek NieuwsJul 20

Paternity leave: lowest and highest earners least likely to take it

Research shows that fathers at both ends of the income spectrum take supplementary birth leave relatively infrequently. What drives these differences?

Jul 6

Primary School Futura in Heerenveen Expands into Child Centre for Children Aged 0 to 12

The merger of education and childcare offers parents one continuous pedagogical approach for their children.

Jul 6

Travel allowance for 130,000 childcare workers to increase

A new collective labor agreement raises the commute reimbursement in childcare. The move aims to make the sector more attractive as an employer.

Jul 6

After-school care in Roosendaal urgently seeking new activity leaders

After-school care (BSO) in the Roosendaal region is struggling with staff shortages and is once again calling for new activity leaders.

Jul 2

Childcare Organizations in Purmerend Oppose Municipal Cutbacks

Multiple organizations, including childcare providers, are seeking support from the Purmerend city council against proposed budget cuts.

Jul 1

After-school care (BSO) significantly more expensive in 2026, major price differences between municipalities

Parents with school-age children face a substantial price increase for after-school care. Costs vary considerably from one municipality to another.

Jul 1

Multiple investigations after 1-year-old left behind at Schiedam childcare facility

An incident at a childcare facility in Schiedam where a 1-year-old child was left behind has triggered multiple investigations. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) and municipality are examining the circumstances.