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Choosing a childcare: what can you look out for?

When choosing a childcare centre, a lot comes into play. You’ll want to feel good about the location and the team, feel comfortable with the pedagogical vision, and also make sure it works in practice…

What does a horizontal or vertical group mean in childcare?

When you start exploring the world of childcare, you’ll come across all kinds of terms. Chances are that, in this sea of information, you’ve read about horizontal groups and vertical groups. Curious a…

How does childcare work in the Netherlands?

Arranging childcare can raise questions. Perhaps you’re expecting your first child, or you’re used to childcare in another country, where things work a little differently. In the Netherlands, childcar…

Everything you need to know about childcare allowance 2026

If your child attends childcare, you will likely be eligible for childcare allowance. This allowance helps cover part of your childcare costs. But when are you entitled to it, and how do you apply? We…