Welcome to Espira

Playing naturally,
discovering and growing.

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Play, discover and grow naturally

We are Espira

Natural childcare that makes you happy

Red cheeks, happy faces and eyes sparkling with adventure. That's how childhood should be: healthy and active outdoors in nature. At Espira, we offer childcare with a Scandinavian approach that makes everyone happy – children and parents alike. We promise children a safe place and encourage them to discover the world on their own as much as possible. Espira has locations for daycare (0-4 years) and after-school care (4-12 years) in the provinces of North Brabant (Bergen op Zoom, Roosendaal, Steenbergen), Zeeland (Tholen) and Utrecht (Amersfoort).

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Espira childcare

What type of childcare do you require?

0-4 years

Child daycare

A safe and stimulating environment where children aged 0-4 can discover, play and grow together.

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4-12 years

After-school care

After school, enjoy plenty of adventure, exercise and relaxation in nature. Something new every day for children aged 4 to 12.

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What makes us unique

Why choose Espira?

Growing up resilient
Growing up resilient
Learning through play – indoors and outdoors
Learning through play – indoors and outdoors
Healthy foundation
Healthy foundation
Personal attention and professional guidance
Personal attention and professional guidance
Self-confidence and responsibility
Self-confidence and responsibility

What parents say about us

Parents' experiences

Superb childcare! The staff are very committed and approachable. They do lots of fun things with the children and are always coming up with original themes to work with. It's a place where we feel comfortable leaving our child. Our daughter had a great time.
Fleur Fase
Our 14-month-old son enjoys going to nursery. The teachers are kind, clear and committed. We often receive nice updates and can see that he feels at home there. A safe and warm place!
Laura van Damme
A warm, familiar place with many familiar faces. From an early age, they are encouraged to discover things in a playful way. A great place for our children! They also regularly go on outings in the surrounding area, so that they learn about everyday things.
Chantal Brooijmans
Nice childcare centre, our daughter enjoys going there.
Nathalie Lips
Reliability and professionalism.
Mandy Kruf-van der Zande
Very nice childcare for my little one and flexible.
Jamila Mahamed
Our daughter receives excellent care at KDV De Postboot. The teachers are very kind and always give her a warm welcome! From cuddling, reading books, and crafting to highly educational activities. We are kept informed about everything that happens during her time there via the parent app, which is really great. We feel confident leaving our daughter at this fantastic nursery!
Fabienne Ruinard
We always feel comfortable leaving our little one at KDV De Postboot. Our son feels completely at home and at ease here. The teachers are incredibly kind, involved and really think along with you. We receive regular updates and photos via the handy app, which is great! Lots of fun activities are organised and even the little ones learn a lot through play. We are extremely satisfied with this warm, pleasant place for our little one!
Manuela Westdorp-Groffen
We are extremely pleased with this wonderful childcare centre. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and our daughter always enjoys going there. Each season has new themes that are explored in depth, and she learns so much from them. Her language skills and social interactions are improving by leaps and bounds, which is wonderful to see. Keep up the good work, dear teachers at KDV De Postboot!
Anique van Oeveren
KDV De Postboot is a really nice nursery! Our daughter loves going there. We always get a report about her day and often some nice photos! I would highly recommend De Postboot; the staff are all very kind and committed!
Jaya Blom
KDV De Postboot is a wonderful nursery with a warm and homely atmosphere. I bring my son here with complete confidence and he learns a lot through play. He feels very much at home here, and so do we. The team is professional and always has your child's best interests at heart. I highly recommend it!
Sharmaine Hoetelmans
KDV De Postboot is our first experience with childcare, and we are delighted with it. Kind and knowledgeable teachers who think along with us. Even though we no longer live in the village, we continue to bring our little one here.
Jack

Working at Espira

Working at Espira

At Espira, you will find meaningful work, room to grow and lots of fun. Are you (almost) finished with your education, do you have experience in childcare or are you a lateral entrant? Then come and work at Espira!
View our vacancies or send an open application. We would love to get to know you.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I request a tour?

You can easily schedule a tour via our website. During your visit to our child daycare or after-school care, you will meet our educational professionals. You can get a feel for the atmosphere, see the rooms and ask any questions you may have. You can also register your child first. We will then send you an invitation for a tour.

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How do I register my child for Espira childcare?

You register your child online via our website. 

What happens next?

  • Within a few days, you will hear whether there is a place available.
  • You will receive a placement agreement.
  • You sign this online within 7 days.
  • The placement is then finalised.

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When will I receive confirmation of my registration?

After registering, you will receive confirmation by e-mail.

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