Childcare News

The latest news about childcare in the Netherlands

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 Nieuws14h ago

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.

Onderzoek NieuwsJun 30

Majority of daycare centers stayed open despite heat

Jun 25

Childcare Vitality Week 2026 Organized by Branchevereniging Maatschappelijke Kinderopvang

The Branchevereniging Maatschappelijke Kinderopvang is organizing a national Vitality Week in 2026 focused on the wellbeing of professionals in the childcare sector.

Jun 25

After-school care (BSO) with 60 children evacuated after gas smell in Groningen

An after-school care facility in the north of the Netherlands was evacuated on Monday after staff smelled gas. All children were safely evacuated.

Jun 24

National Childcare Quality Monitor Published by Sector Association

The Social Childcare Sector Association has released the report of the National Childcare Quality Monitor (LKK). The document provides insight into the quality of childcare in the Netherlands.

Jun 24

Childcare Sector Association Bundles Heat Preparation Information for Childcare Locations

With rising temperatures on the horizon, the Childcare Sector Association is calling on locations to assess their heat resilience now. All relevant information has been compiled on a single central page.

Jun 24

Serious incident at childcare facility in Haren, Municipal Health Service and municipality launch investigation

A serious situation involving a child has occurred at a childcare facility on Hemsterhuislaan in Haren. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) and municipality have started an investigation.

Jun 24

Team bonding proves key motivator for childcare professionals

Grabbing coffee with colleagues and group outings contribute more to job satisfaction than many employers realise. How can childcare organisations tap into this?

Jun 23

Municipality of Maastricht invests one million euros in inclusive childcare and education

The municipality of Maastricht is making one million euros available to make childcare and education more accessible for children with support needs or disabilities.

Jun 23

Thirteen childcare centers in Assen closed due to extreme heat

Soaring temperatures are forcing multiple childcare locations in Assen to close on Friday. Parents must find alternative care arrangements.

Jun 22

Mother and Daughter Open Daycare Center Together: 'From Dream to Reality'

Fleur and Astrid combine family ties and entrepreneurship at a new childcare location. A remarkable collaboration in a sector where staff shortages are the norm.

Jun 22

BOinK calls on parents: report if your child needs extra support in childcare

The parents' association for childcare launches an appeal to map the position of children with additional support needs.

Onderzoek NieuwsJun 18

Report 'Seizing the Potential' Calculates Financial Benefit of Working More Hours in Care and Childcare

A new report from the Social Childcare Association (BMK) shows how much parents financially gain from increasing their working hours in healthcare or childcare.