Preschool Education (VE)
at Childcare 2Samen
In Preschool Education, also called preschool or VE, we pay a lot of attention to children who need extra support. This way they get a better start. We find this very important at 2Samen. Because anyone who starts with a disadvantage can suffer from this for a lifetime.
We offer Preschool Education in The Hague and Monster.
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A good preparation for primary school
Preschool Education, just like daycare and regular toddler care, is good preparation for primary school. VE goes a step further to offer children equal opportunities at the start. For a good start in primary education, we practice language, pre-mathematics, motor skills, and social-emotional skills through play.
You can register with a VE indication
If your child is eligible for Early Childhood Education (VE), they will receive a 'VE indication'. This is usually arranged through Youth Health Care (JGZ) / Centre for Youth and Family (CJG). With such a referral, you can register your child for a VE group at Kinderopvang 2Samen. For more information, please visit the website vraagjufmina.nl.
Children from The Hague with a VE indication can come to us from the age of 2,5 years. In Westland this is possible from the age of 2. This is municipal policy.
It has been proven that children who go to preschool have a better start at primary school.
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Together with municipalities
Together with municipalities, we want to increase equality of opportunity and get more toddlers into toddler care. Our children, employees and satisfied parents can be seen in this film from the municipality of The Hague. We also offer toddler care of the same 2Samen quality in Westland and we enjoy working together.
Free preschool in The Hague
For more information about VE in the Municipality of The Hague, you can visit their special VE page.
VE in the daycare center
At the daycare center, we have Early Childhood Education (ECE) groups for toddlers who require extra support in their development. You can receive a subsidy from the municipality if your child has an ECE indication. Please note: the contracts at the daycare center cover more hours than the free ECE hours or the hours for which you receive a municipal subsidy. For the remaining hours, you pay an income-related contribution and receive childcare allowance.
VE in toddler care
We also have separate Early Childhood Education (ECE) toddler care (also known as preschool). Here too, your child receives a special program for extra support in his or her development. This is always for 16 hours per week. You can receive a subsidy from the municipality if your child has an ECE indication.
Development-oriented activities
In the VE we do many different activities. Crafting, building, role playing. reading aloud, music and exercise activities, for example. In this way we stimulate broad development. We also pay a lot of attention to experiencing nature.
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Attention to development
Speech and language
Language development occurs very quickly at toddler age. It is therefore an important time to pay extra attention to this.
Social and emotional
In the VE, your toddler learns to interact better with others, playing together and sharing, for example. He/she will also recognize and understand his/her own emotions and those of other children.
Motor
Cutting, drawing, cycling, toddler gym or a fun game of toddler dance. In Preschool your toddler develops every day. We also go outside a lot.
Sensory
Hearing, feeling, smelling and tasting. There is so much for children to discover with all their senses. We actively respond to this in our preschool.
Group size and opening hours
A toddler group consists of a maximum of 16 toddlers aged 2,5 to 4 years. Opening hours vary per childcare center. Check with the childcare center of your choice for specific times. Playgroups are closed during public holidays, school holidays and school closing days.
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Our toddler care employees receive special training to guide the development of children as best as possible. We also employ pedagogues and pedagogical coaches who provide extra support if necessary.
Would you like to meet our VE without obligation?
Of course you want to see with your own eyes how and where your child will experience all kinds of big and small adventures. We find it very important to get to know the employees in detail and experience the atmosphere. Choosing childcare is largely about feeling good. You are very welcome!
Frequently asked questions
Can my child also receive Preschool Education at the nursery/day care center?
Yes. We also offer Preschool Education (VE) in our daycare centers. However, not at all locations. You can select VE in our location overview to see at a glance where you can go for VE.
What do I need to do to qualify for a VE placement?
You will hear from the child health clinic whether your child is eligible for preschool education (a 've indication'). Municipalities determine which children receive an indication. For example, they look at what language the parents speak at home. Or how a child's language develops. Check your municipality's website to see which conditions apply in your municipality.
Which VE programs does 2Samen work with?
As a recognized preschool education program, we use Uk & Puk.
Which locations offer preschool (VE)?
In our location finder you can choose VE. Types of reception are also listed on the relevant pages of the location.