Childcare
Amendments for your sector
Yet to come into effect (4)
Registration and licence plate requirement for special mopeds
Effective date: 1 July 2025A registration and licence plate requirement will apply for all special motorised vehicles (bijzondere bromfietsen) that are newly introduced. This way anyone can see the vehicle is allowed on the...
Serious incidents in childcare must be reported
Effective date: 1 January 2026Do you work in childcare? Childcare organisations and childminders must report serious incidents. If a serious incident occurs in your childcare or childminding location, you have to report this as...
Improved coaching and training requirements for childminders
Effective date: not yet knownDo you work as a childminder or do you run a childminding agency? There will be new rules for childminding, intended to further improve the quality of care. Childminders will receive better guidance...
Childcare organisations must keep attendance records
Effective date: not yet knownDo you have a childcare organisation? Childcare organisations will have to keep overviews of deployed professionals and attendance records of children for 6 weeks. This obligation applies to daycare...
Already in effect (3)
Requirements for playground equipment and cots to change for childminders
Effective date: 1 January 2025Are you a childminder (gastouder)? The requirements for playground equipment and cots in childminding have changed. Childminders must no longer have to comply with the Attractions and Playground...
Language level requirements for childcare workers
Effective date: 1 January 2025Do you work in childcare? Since 1 January 2025, there are new language requirements for educational and childcare staff. Employees need to have a certificate or diploma that shows that they have a...
Education requirements for working with babies
Effective date: 1 January 2025Do you work in childcare? As of 1 January 2025, new education requirements apply to childcare staff working with babies. They must have had further training focused on working with babies. This...
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