Childcare in the Netherlands
Types of childcare
Daycare
CompaNanny's Daycare (KDV) is for children from approximately 3 months to 4 years old. Children aged 0-2 years play in our baby group. Children aged 2-4 years go to the toddler group, where they learn to take responsibility, play together and share.
Kindergarten
Children aged 2-4 can come and play in the CompaNanny Kindergarten from 8 a.m. to Noon or 1 p.m. (depending on the branch). our Pedagogical Employees provide activities that prepare toddlers for primary school in a playful way, using a fixed rhythm.
After-School Care
Our After-School Care (BSO) (BSO) is for children aged 4 – 12 years and is all about playing and discovering together, in our groups or during outings. With our activities for every age group, we always respond to the development phase of your child.
Childcare costs and childcare allowance
Childcare in the Netherlands is not free. You pay an hourly rate on which you can apply for childcare allowance Before choosing a childcare, it is nice to know what the costs will be. You can easily calculate the costs of childcare with our handy calculation tool. We are also happy to explain which services are included in our rates, when you are entitled to childcare allowance and how to apply for this.
Childcare at CompaNanny
When you are looking for childcare in the Netherlands, come to CompaNanny! We have been the expert in child development for 20 years due to our mindful working method, our well-trained Pedagogical Employees and our additional services. Everything we do, we do from our own, well-thought-out pedagogic vision, in which the needs and development of the child are our main focus.
CompaNanny offers more than just childcare. We're truly there for you. Our full-range of services offer parents peace of mind. We offer extended opening hours, childcare during the holidays, bilingual childcare (English and Dutch), and healthy hot meals for the children. We also offer expert help with parenting questions.
You can register your child without any obligations.
Find a CompaNanny branch near you
Bilingual childcare
We have bilingual groups at specific locations for international families and expats. Here we stimulate the children's language development by speaking both Dutch and English, and we are attentive to different cultures. There is always a Dutch-speaking and English-speaking Pedagogical Worker present in the bilingual group. Our bilingual groups are suitable for children between 0-4 years old.
Bilingual childcare is offered at the following locations:
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If you have any questions, please contact Sofie and her Planning & Placement team.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer childcare near me?
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With almost 60 branches in the Netherlands, and in cities like Amsterdam, Amstelveen, The Hague and Rotterdam, there is a big chance that we offer a branch near your home or work.
I want to register my child with CompaNanny. How can I do that?
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You can register your child via our website. Registering means that you register your child without obligation and free of charge for one (up to a maximum of three) of our branches. Registering does not mean you have any obligation, but it does increase your chance of a place. After we have received your registration, we will check whether we can offer you a place immediately. Otherwise we will put you on the waiting list. As soon as we can offer you a place, we will contact you to discuss the possibilities. Our Planning and Placement team will confirm each registration by email once it has been processed.
What happens after I register?
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Registering means that you register your child without obligation and free of charge for one of our branches. This means you are not bound by anything yet. You can register for a maximum of 3 branches at the same time. After you have registered your child, we will deal with your registration immediately. You will receive confirmation once your request has been processed. As soon as a place becomes available, we will contact you to discuss the possibilities. In the meantime, you are of course more than welcome to drop by for a guided tour.
For how many weeks per year do you offer childcare?
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Most branches offer childcare for 52 weeks per year. Some branches for 51 weeks a year (closed between Christmas and New Year). Toddler care is always for 40 weeks per year.
What are the costs for childcare?
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We use a fixed hourly rate per service. The costs are calculated per month based on the number of days that your childcare is purchased. Costs may vary by branch. You can find the rates on the branch page of the branch.
Am I entitled to childcare allowance?
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Whether you are entitled to childcare allowance depends on a number of conditions. These conditions are:
- The children living at home are registered at your home address.
- You as a parent or your allowance partner pay the costs for childcare.
- You and your partner both work or receive a contribution from the municipality or UWV under the Childcare Act.
Find out whether you are entitled to childcare allowance and how much at www.belastingdienst.nl/rekenhulpen/toeslagen.