Dongen builds future-proof child center merging two primary schools
Families in Dongen can expect a modern, sustainable child center as two primary schools merge into one facility. The new Kindcentrum West will combine education and childcare, offering a safe and healthy environment for children while involving parents and residents in the process.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Kindcentrum West (KC West) |
| Location | De Vlinderboom site, Dongen, Noord-Brabant |
| Schools Involved | De Vlinderboom, Westerkim |
| School Boards | Floriander, Mondiaen |
| Key Features | Education, childcare, possible social partners |
| Phases | Requirements Programme → Design → Permit → Construction |
| Themes | Health, sustainability, flexibility, inclusivity |
| Expected Completion | Coming years (exact timeline not specified) |
| Stakeholders | Municipality of Dongen, school boards, parents, local residents |
The municipality of Dongen is responsible for creating future-proof educational facilities and ensuring community involvement in such projects. This initiative aligns with broader municipal policies aimed at improving infrastructure for children and families in the region.
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Development of Kindcentrum West in Dongen Underway
The municipality of Dongen and the school boards of Floriander and Mondiaen have initiated the development of Kindcentrum West (KC West). In this new Kindcentrum, primary schools De Vlinderboom and Westerkim will be merged into one future-proof building.
KC West will be a place where education and childcare come together. The aim is to provide children with a safe, healthy environment in which to learn and grow. The new building will be tailored to the needs of children, parents, and the neighborhood, both now and in the future.
Step by Step
Over the coming years, the plan will be further developed in several phases. The first step is to draw up a Requirements Programme. This will include details such as the number of students expected to use the Kindcentrum and the functions and facilities to be included in the building. The ambitions of the municipality and schools will also be translated into the design. The identity of both schools will be preserved, with sufficient freedom of choice for parents and children, while benefiting from sharing one building. Following this phase, the building design, permit procedure, and ultimately construction will take place. Throughout the process, local residents and parents of students will be actively informed and involved.
Location
Two possible locations were considered for KC West: the current sites of primary schools Westerkim and De Vlinderboom. The study concluded that the location of De Vlinderboom is the most suitable. At this site, the schools will be housed under one roof together with a childcare organization and possibly other social partners.
Why a New Kindcentrum?
The development of KC West is part of the municipal policy to make school buildings future-proof. In consultation with the school boards, the municipality has examined the form and content of the Kindcentrum over the past period. This aligns with the Start Memorandum of the Integrated Housing Plan (IHP) Education of the municipality of Dongen, which focuses on themes such as health, sustainability, flexibility, and inclusivity.
Investing Together in the Future
The municipality of Dongen is overseeing the development and construction of KC West as the principal and is working closely with the schools involved. With the realization of KC West, the municipality and school boards are investing in a modern and sustainable facility for children and the neighborhood.