About De Kleine Wereld
The goal of parenting is to prepare children as well as possible for independent and social participation in society. This means not only offering children the opportunity to develop freely and unhindered, but also imparting them with skills, knowledge, norms, and values.
We do this in a playful way.
After all, children learn through playing.
Our organization
Each location has its own (collaborating) location manager to supervise staff and children, maintain contact with parents, and handle administrative tasks. The service desk supports the locations in the areas of Human Resources, Planning, Finance, and Pedagogy.
The culture within De Kleine Wereld is open, professional and always focused on improvement.
We are a learning organization with specialists and experts in areas such as reading, sports, and children with developmental advancement. We measure the well-being of children and the impact of our education.
De Kleine Wereld was founded in 2001. Since 2019 De Kleine Wereld is a part of Samenwerkende Kinderopvang.
Our team
Warm, committed professionals
Our professional, dedicated, and caring staff are passionate about truly contributing to the development of the children in their care. They are all highly trained, possess extensive pedagogical knowledge and experience, and are eager to share their expertise.
All our pedagogical staff have pedagogical training, and all branch managers have a child-related higher professional or university degree. Both the pedagogical staff and the branch managers receive on- and off-the-job training at our DKW Academy.
We dedicate significant resources to developing new knowledge and skills by offering continuing education. Our employees participate in courses such as:
• First aid for children
• Emergency response
• Training to become a Baby Specialist
• Child Abuse Reporting Code Training
• Coaching on the job / Video Interaction Guidance (VIB)
Regular, familiar faces
Our employees are all trained by and with our own DKW-ers.
During illness and holidays, we work as much as possible with our own permanent substitutes or help each other out at other locations where needed. What's special about this is that we've built a huge group of trusted and permanent employees within our organization, all working towards that one "green" goal on the horizon.
All attention for your child
At De Kleine Wereld, we want our childcare staff to fully focus on the children and to support them in their daily work. Each location has its own cook/housekeeper, who cleans and prepares a fresh, hot lunch.
Frequently asked questions
There's a lot to consider when registering your child. We're happy to help answer all your questions as best as we can. You can find the answer to your question in our frequently asked questions. Don't see your question listed? Feel free to call us!
I want to sign-up with De Kleine Wereld. How do I do that?
Sign up You can register with us free of charge and without obligation via our website. You can indicate your wishes and options on the registration form. Once we receive the form, you will receive an automatic confirmation, after which our front office will contact you as soon as possible.
They will review all the necessary information with you and, if necessary, place you on our waiting list. This may happen if there is no immediate availability at the requested location.
After discussing the options, we will have all the information we need to put your child on the waiting list or conclude the contract.
Why am I on the waiting list and what is the expected wait time?
When placing and scheduling children, several factors play a role in placing a child on the waiting list. These include the desired days and start date, the child's age, and cancellations from children already placed. We always consider the staff-to-child ratio. In some situations, children are given priority, such as placing siblings of children already placed. This is our internal waiting list. As soon as a place becomes available, we will contact you to further process the contract. We strive to place as many children as possible within De Kleine Wereld.
How do I register my second or subsequent child?
You can register your next child via the website. As soon as we receive your registration, we'll send you a confirmation.
Where can I find the LRK number for applying for childcare allowance?
All our locations are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). To apply for or change childcare allowance, you need an LRK number. This number can be found on the location page for each location.
I have a question about the payments.
For information about collection dates and other payment questions, please refer to our general terms and conditions of payment.
If you cannot figure it out, please contact us.
Our core values
Children are unique individuals; they are strong, talented, and have a natural drive for self-development. They are curious and explore the world at their own level, at their own pace, and according to their own abilities and character.
De Kleine Wereld offers the child a complementary environment at home and at school. It is therefore crucial that we arrange the child's care in consultation with the parents. We offer an environment full of possibilities. With us, the child experiences different things and develops partly through contact with other children and adults. All this makes the care at De Kleine Wereld an essential part of education.