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The Dutch childcare system in brief, along with five top tips for families new to the Netherlands.It's never too early to register your child for day-care. If you are not superstitious, when you are pregnant is not too early. Governmental policy (in English) can be found on the ministry site www.szw.nl.
Options include:
Kinderdagverblijf: Public daycare for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years. Centres are generally
open from 8.00-18.00. Find a local one at www.kinderopvang.net or umbrella organisationSKON (www.skon.nl – click addressen) or search at www.blueumbrella.nl. Urban areas have a shortage so expect long waiting lists.
Private daycare: In large cities there are private facilities with longer (up to 24 hour)
opening hours, which are considerably more expensive, as well as international nurseries
and pre-school establishments. Pre-school/playgroups (peuterspeelzalen):
Activities and play for 2- 4 year olds. This is more often a social thing rather than proper daycare but—if you can get a place—it might be sufficient if you intend to work part-time. Some employers have their own daycare arrangements or local daycare places.
After-school care: Some daycare centres provide this (for children up to 12) but it is also
provided by buitenschoolseopvang (BSO) and naschoolse opvang establishments (also on
www.kinderopvang.net).
Here’s a current guide to health insurance, doctors, dentists and pharmacies.
Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2009.
Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.
The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.
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