News item | 06-06-2025 | 20:04
Persons who work in childcare or are often present there must be stated in the Kinderopvang (PRK) passenger register. They must have a declaration of behavior (VOG) and are continuously screened. This means that it is continuously considered whether a person is suspected of a possible criminal offense that should be withdrawn.
A test showed that there was an error in the software. This means that not all persons the screening went well. A letter to parliament was sent about this.
What exactly is going on?
Due to the error in the software, the screening of a group of childcare people did not go well. This means that not for everyone with whom a possible criminal offense has been found, it has been assessed whether this is a risk for the safety of children in the daycare. After the software fault has become known, immediate action was taken. A measure has been taken through which the screening for all Persons happen continuously in the right way. And a start has started with research into the reports from 2018 (302) that did not get through well and where the people may still be working in childcare. The 302 reports concern 101 possible crimes and 201 possible violations (that is a lighter offense such as public intoxication or light traffic violations).
The crimes were first investigated in the investigation. There were three signals related to sex offenses. Fortunately, no direct risks were identified by Justis. This means that there is no risk for these persons on the basis of the signal for the performance of the function and that no further action is required.
The assessment of other crimes and violations has also been largely completed. Five more of the signals about crimes are being investigated. Everything is done to complete these reviews as soon as possible. Based on the assessments, one person found that there are risks for the performance of his position. A report was sent immediately about this, so that the holder can put this person on non-active.
What falls under continuous screening?
A signal is issued when someone has been convicted of a criminal offense or if there is a serious suspicion that someone has committed it. A signal from the continuous screening is based on serious or a series of less serious criminal offenses. It is then assessed whether this fact poses a risk for performing the position. It is then about whether the safety of children can be at stake. We look at sex offenses, violent crimes, weapon and drug offenses and less serious offenses when they have been repeatedly committed, such as theft or traffic violations.
How is it assessed whether a signal is a reason to withdraw the VOG?
The assessment of a signal is done by Justis. He tests whether the misconduct in question (if it were to be repeated) is a risk for the safety of children at childcare. In addition, Justis involves the nature of the facts, the passage of time and the amount of judicial data.
How safe is the childcare?
It is crucial that children are safe at childcare. In addition to continuous screening, there are various measures to ensure that it is safe.
This is how the four -eyed principle in childcare applies. This means that a second person must always be able to watch or listen in. This four -eyed principle is intended to minimize the chance of abuse or other unwanted situations.
In addition, there is an obligation to immediately report suspicions of sexual abuse or abuse during the daycare. This measure contributes to the safety of childcare.
There are therefore several measures that must ensure that childcare is a safe place.
How do I know if this is playing on my childcare?
Everything is done to complete the assessments of the possible crimes as soon as possible. If from these last reviews it appears that there is still a person working in childcare where there is a risk to the safety of children, then the childcare organization about this is immediately informed in the usual manner, via the GGD as a supervisor.
What should a childcare organization do if there is a report?
If a childcare organization or childminder agency receives a signal from the GGD, he requests the person concerned to request a new VOG. Until then, the person is put on non-active. If no new VOG is performed in the persons register, this is a reason for dismissal. Without a valid VOG it is not allowed to work in childcare.