KIDS - REFERENCES

RECOMMENDED READING

BABIES AND TODDLERS
Published by ACCESS
Information for parents of babies and toddlers in the Netherlands, starting with pregnancy and covering child health and safety, activities, support groups, childcare services, recommended reading and much more.
www.access-nl.org  

WHEN ABROAD DO AS LOCAL CHILDREN DO
Ori’s Guide For Young Expats
By Hilly van Swol-Ulbrich & Bettina Kältenhauser
This book reaches out to international mobile families with children between 8 and 12 years old. The activities and assignments in the book encourage the taking of initiatives in exploring the opportunities connected with the new environment.
www.ori-and-ricki.net

HOW TO BE A GLOBAL GRANDPARENT
Living With The Separation
By Anne Huscroft and Peter Gosling
Published by Zodiac Publishing
www.theglobalgrandparent.com

THE THIRD CULTURE KID EXPERIENCE
The Experience Of Growing Up Among Worlds
Published by Intercultural Press
By David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken
www.interculturalpress.com

RAISING GLOBAL NOMADS
Parenting in an On-Demand World
Published by Expatriate Press
By Robin Pascoe
With contributions from Barbara F. Schaetti, PhD and Lois J. Bushong, MS, LMFT
www.expatexpert.com

KIDS LIKE ME
Voices of The Immigrant Experience
Published by Intercultural Press
By Judith M. Blohm and Terri Lapinsky
www.interculturalpress.com  
 

DAY CARE (KINDEROPVANG)

ACCESS publishes a fact sheet with information regarding non-Dutch day care options
www.access-nl.org

www.kinderopvang.startpagina.nl
www.eigenoppas.nl
www.gastouderservice.nl
www.flexmoeders.nl  
www.regeltante.nl

COMPANANNY
English Speaking day care for children 0 to 4 years
and after school care for children 4 to 12 years
Several locations in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Oegstgeest
Tel.: 020 417 01 17
www.compananny.nl  

COMME A LA MAISON
International day care for children 0 to 6 years
www.commealamaison.nl  

PARTOU KINDEROPVANG
An independent organization with 74 day care centers in the Randstad and Emmen
www.partou.nl  

ROBBIE’S PLACE INTERNATIONAL DAY CARE (LEIDSCHENVEEN, THE HAGUE)
www.robbiesplace.nl

STICHTING KINDEROPVANG NEDERLAND (SKON)
has a national network for kinderopvang, naschoolse opvang and buitenschoolse opvang
www.skon.nl

NATIONAL INFORMATION BUREAU KINDEROPVANG
www.kinderopvang.net

STICHTING KINDEROPVANG HUMANITAS
Has approximately 70 kinderdagverblijven in the Netherlands as well as gastouder centers. It also has a national registration point for kinderopvang (Landelijk Meldpunt Kinderopvang) that can help you find a day care spot.
www.humanitas-kov.nl

TRIODUS KINDEROPVANG
has approximately 50 kinderdagverblijven in The Hague
www.triodus.nl  


PLAYGROUPS/KINDERGARTENS

The Activity Shop: www.tasid.nl
English-Speaking Playgroup: www.english-playgroup-voorschoten.nl
Kindergarden: www.kindergarden.nl
The Windmill Playgroup: www.thewindmillplaygroup.com

AU PAIRS/NANNIES

Au Pair & Nanny World Wide: www.worldwideaupair-nanny.com
AuPair Agency Mondial: www.aupair-agency.nl
Activity International: www.activityinternational.nl
Nanny Association: www.nanny.nl

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

AUTISM ASSOCIATION FOR OVERSEAS FAMILIES (NL)
Parents and professionals working together for children with autism
Berglustlaan 15b, 3054 BA Rotterdam
www.aaof.info 

SPECIALIZED AUTISM SERVICES (THE HAGUE)
Coordinator: Kelly Lynn Redden
tel.: 06 559 06 824
www.specializedautismservices.com

DOWN’S SYNDROME FOUNDATION
Hoogeveenseweg 38, 7943 KA Meppel
Tel.: 0522 281 337
www.downsyndroom.nl  

DYSLEXIA PARENT SUPPORT GROUP THE HAGUE
Tel.: 071 889 1552 


FUN THINGS TO DO

HERE’S HOLLAND
Published by Eburon Academic Publishers
By Sheila Gazaleh-Weevers
with Shirley Agudo & Connie Moser
Colorful two-in-one guide to Holland for travellers and expats alike. Features out-of-the-way places, museums, gardens, castles and more – along with cultural and historical background. Packed with ideas for dining out, staying over and settling in, including excursions for all ages, and a wealth of resources for making a life here in Holland.
www.heresholland.com  

UIT MET KINDEREN:
www.uitmetkinderen.nl

VINEA
summer camp activities for children age 10-17
Tel.: 0515 469 777
www.vinea.com

HOLIDAY CAMPS FOR KIDS
International, English-speaking Holiday Camps Program for children age 4-12
Tel.: 070 326 82 63
www.holidaycamps.nl  
 

More on these subjects can be found in The Holland Handbook 2011 - 2012