Rules and regulations for your sector
Do you work with food or drinks for human or animal consumption in the Netherlands? You must do this safely. You must have a plan based on the HACCP principles or work according an approved hygiene...
If you own a childcare facility, you must make sure that there is at least 1 adult with a first aid certificate present during opening hours. Do you provide day care and out-of-school care (BSO) on 1...
The information in this article may change after 1 January 2024 Some of the information on this page may change after the Environment and Planning Act comes into effect on 1 January 2024. It will be...
Do you own a childcare facility? You are required to have an up to date health and safety policy. In this policy you state how your organisation protects children from health risks. For instance how...
A childminder (gastouder) is responsible for looking after children in a family situation. In the Netherlands, a childminder may offer childcare at their home address or at the child's own home. A...
Do you produce, prepare or trade in food or other consumer products in the Netherlands? Then you must comply with the Commodities Act (Warenwet). The Commodities Act (in Dutch) applies to all products...
Do you sell cots and playpens in the Netherlands or do you use them professionally? You must adhere to the Commodities Act Decree on Cots and Playpens (Warenwetbesluit kinderbedden en –boxen). This...
Do you run a childcare facility in the Netherlands? For instance a childcare centre, childminding agency, or playgroup? The Municipal Health Service (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst, GGD) will check...
Are you a professional working with families, children, or adults? And do you suspect child abuse or domestic violence? You must follow a special protocol. Mandatory protocol Are you a professional,...
Do you transport children by car? For instance because you run a childcare centre or transport company? In the Netherlands, you must use approved child car seats. Child seats are obligatory for...
Do you have playground or amusement equipment on your premises, or do you rent it out? Playground and amusement equipment must comply with the safety requirements of the Amusement and Playground...
If you transport children to or from your childcare location, you need to do so safely. As the owner of a childcare organisation you are responsible for the safety of the children. The Dutch law does...