Childcare in Schiedam
66 daycares
About childcare in Schiedam
In Schiedam you will find 66 childcare locations, including daycare centres and childminders. Compare rates, availability and reviews, then enrol your child directly online. Well-known locations in Schiedam include 't Planzoentje, Ababil and Bellefleur.
Most childcare locations in Schiedam are open on weekdays from 08:30 to 11:45; each location page shows the exact opening hours.
Registered in the LRK
All 106 childcare locations in Schiedam on Opvango are registered in the Dutch National Childcare Register (LRK). Every location page shows the LRK number, so you can verify the registration and the GGD inspection report — and only registered childcare qualifies for the Dutch childcare benefit. For 106 locations in Schiedam a recent GGD inspection report is also available on the location page.
View the National Childcare RegisterFrequently asked questions
- How much does childcare cost in Schiedam in 2026?
- Hourly rates of daycare centres and BSOs in Schiedam vary per location. On Opvango you can see each location's current hourly rate, plus an estimate of what you pay net after the Dutch childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The maximum hourly rates the government reimburses in 2026 are set in the KOT table.
- How do I find childcare with availability in Schiedam?
- On the search page, filter by your child's age group, your preferred starting month and the days you need. Locations with immediate availability get a green waiting-time pill; for other locations you see an indication of the waiting time.
- What is the difference between a KDV and a BSO?
- A daycare centre (KDV) is for children aged 0–4, full days or half days. After-school care (BSO) looks after school children aged 4–12 before and after school hours and during holidays. Many locations offer both.
- Is there preschool (peuteropvang) in Schiedam?
- Yes, 23 locations in Schiedam offer peuteropvang or a VVE preschool programme — usually within a daycare centre, for children aged 2 to 4. Preschool groups often follow school hours and school weeks and playfully prepare your toddler for primary school.
- What is the difference between a daycare centre and a childminder in Schiedam?
- In Schiedam you'll find 22 childminders on Opvango. A daycare centre cares for children in groups, at a dedicated location with several pedagogical staff and fixed opening hours. A childminder (gastouder) cares for at most six children at a time, usually in their own home and affiliated with a childminder agency — smaller-scale, homely and often more flexible in days and hours. A childminder's hourly rate is usually lower, but the tax office also applies a lower maximum hourly rate for the childcare benefit. Both forms are LRK-registered and therefore qualify for the benefit.
- When should I enrol my child for childcare in Schiedam?
- In larger cities providers advise enrolling your child 6–9 months before your preferred starting date — sometimes longer for popular locations or specific days. Through Opvango you can enrol with several providers at once using a single form.
- Am I entitled to the Dutch childcare benefit for childcare in Schiedam?
- Yes — every location on Opvango registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) qualifies for the childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Each location page shows the LRK number and — once your income is known — an estimate of your net costs in 2026.