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Preschool Kindcentrum De Horizon
2 to 4 years
In the Groenelaan district in Amstelveen, we form an integrated child centre together with De Horizon primary school. Primary education, day care (from 2025), preschool and after-school care are under one and the same roof.
We work closely with the primary school to enable children aged 0 to 13 to develop naturally through fun and play in a continuous learning line at this location. From babies and toddlers to confident and independent (pre)adolescents.
For 2 to 4-year-olds, we offer regular preschool as well as preschool with Early Childhood Education (VE) at this location. In our toddler group, we use the Pyramid method and Logo3000, a tool to increase vocabulary. This is how we prepare them in a fun and active way for the transition to primary school.
In addition, we like to encourage the creativity and imagination of our toddlers. There are various play corners and we offer creative activities every day, in which discovery of the materials is more important than the end result. There is also a stage for theatre and dance.
Finally, experiencing nature is a focal point at our location. And so we enjoy going to the nearby vegetable garden, where we sow and harvest our own carrots, cucumbers and radishes. Our new premises (in the same street, where we expect to move in early 2025) will have a beautiful nature garden. We prefer to go outside every day. Getting dirty is allowed!
At this location
- Regular preschool and preschool with a VE programme
- Pyramid method
- Focus on language development with Logo 3000
- Nature experience and nearby vegetable garden
- Music, dance and movement
- Spacious outdoor playground
- Care during 40 school weeks
- Opening hours from 8.15 am to 12.15 pm
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What does a day at our preschool look like?
Each preschool location has its own daily routine. Below you can find out what a day at our preschool basically looks like. The educational staff can tell you more about it.
08.15
Your child is welcomed between 8.15 and 9.00 a.m. and we will discuss how you all are doing. Parents can stay for a while during the drop-off time to read a book, do a puzzle or play a game with their child. 09.15
Having said goodbye to your child, we start the day in the circle. We sing songs, name the days of the week, the colours, the weather and talk to the children about what all they have been up to. Then it’s time for some fruit at the table. 10.30
Opportunity for free play and activities geared to your toddler’s development. These activities may include group play, dancing together, creative and developmental activities in the group, in the hall or outside. 12.15
You can come and pick up your child at 12.15 p.m. You will have the handover with the educational staff member, who takes you through the morning. The educational staff member will especially focus on your child’s growth during the day. 
Practical information
Settling in at preschool
During the settling-in period, we take the time to get to know your child and you, and to let you get used to the new situation. Settling in an individual process suited to the developmental stage of children and to the specific needs and habits of the children and the parents.
Division into groups
We have 1 toddler group at this location with children aged 2 to 4. We provide both regular preschool and preschool with a VE programme.
Parent committee
The parent committee of preschool Kindcentrum De Horizon will be set up after we start this location in September 2024.
How much are the costs of childcare?
Would you like to know the costs of child care? Use our handy calculator tool to quickly work out your monthly childcare costs.
Would you like a tour?
Do you want to take a look around this location? You are welcome to a personal tour. We will be happy to tell you more about our educational vision and show you where your child will be developing naturally through fun and play.
Registration – how does it work?
Learn more about how to register for childcare at KinderRijk and what to expect during the further procedure.
Area Health Authority Report (GGD) & LRK-number
The Area Health Authority (GGD) will visit our location for an inspection before the opening. Once the inspection report of preschool Kindcentrum De Horizon is available, you can find it here.
LRK-number: 972434124.
Educational method
In the Educational method, you can find more about the daily routine at the location. The Educational method can be viewed in the parent app or requested from the location manager.
Health & safety method
The Health and safety method contains all the details on how the safety policy is implemented at the location. The Health and safety method can be viewed in the parent app or requested from the location manager.
Transitioning to after-school care
Good to know: if your child attends a daycare or preschool at KinderRijk, you will get priority for a place in our after-school care.
Our location manager
Celeste Jongejans
Hello! I’m Celeste, I started in childcare 7 years ago as an educational staff member and have now been working as a location manager for 6 years.
‘The best thing about working in childcare? To be a partner, together with the team, for parents in parenting, watching children grow up and develop. From happy babies and toddlers at day care and preschool to strong, independent (pre)adolescents at after-school care.”
Contact
Landtong 16
1186 GP Amstelveen
1186 GP Amstelveen
