Childcare inspection

Childcare organizations must comply with legal quality requirements. The municipality monitors the quality of childcare. An inspector from the Municipal Health Service (GGD) visits each year:

  • daycare centers;
  • out-of-school care organizations;
  • childcare agencies.

Every year, the GGD also checks host parents on a random basis.

If the quality of an organization in childcare is insufficient, the municipality can demand measures. If nothing changes, the municipality can even close the childcare facility.

The policy of the municipality is described in the Policy Rules Enforcement Childcare Act

How does it work?

Childcare centers and childminder agencies are inspected every year. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) always inspects the following at childcare centers:

  • your pedagogical policy plan is followed in practice;
  • there are enough staff members present for the number of children in care;
  • the groups are not too large;
  • every employee has a certificate of good conduct (VOG);
  • every employee has the correct diplomas;
  • the reception location is safe and healthy.

The inspector also asks questions to the parents' committee. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) will draw up a report of the inspection.

National Childcare Register

In the National Childcare Register (LRK) you will find information about all childcare organizations that meet the legal requirements upon starting. Here you will also find the registration number of each organization. You may need this number if you apply for childcare allowance. You can also download the GGD reports on the LRK website.

GGD inspection report

You must place the GGD (Municipal Health Service) inspection report on your website. If you do not have a website, you must make the report available for inspection in a place accessible to parents and staff.

Complaint about childcare

If you as a parent have a complaint about an organization in childcare, you should first take your complaint to the organization itself. If you do not receive a response or your complaint is not taken seriously, you can submit your complaint to the Childcare Disputes Committee within 3 months. 

As a parent, do you have a conflict with a childcare organization? You can report your complaint to the Childcare Complaints Committee Foundation.

Additional information

Day care and daycare center

Looking for a daycare center or after-school care for your child? Check the overview of childcare locations in the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel.

Childcare

Are you looking for a childminder or childminder agency? Please check the National Childcare and Playgroup Register.

Childcare allowance

Is your daycare center, after-school care (BSO), or the childminder of your children registered in the National Childcare Register? If so, you can reclaim part of the costs from the Tax Administration. This is called childcare allowance. The amount of childcare allowance depends on your income and the number of children attending childcare. More information can be found on the Tax Administration website.

Childcare allowance

You can receive a contribution towards childcare costs from the municipality if you do not have an employer, but still need to use childcare.