Appingedam unveils 'De Samensprong': a pioneering hub for education and childcare collaboration
A new center in Appingedam, 'De Samensprong', merges education and specialized care under one roof, offering tailored support for children needing extra help. This unique collaboration aims to simplify access to essential services for families in the region.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Building Name | De Samensprong |
| Location | Olingermeeden 3, Appingedam, Groningen |
| Organizations Involved | Delta/Bladergroenschool (RENN4), Elker, Cosis |
| Services Offered | Tailored education, day treatment, parental support |
| Target Group | Children aged 4-12 with learning, behavioral, or developmental needs |
| Expansion Details | 5 additional classrooms added |
| Official Opening Date | March 4, 2026 |
| Municipal Representation | Aldermen Jan Menninga and David de Jong (Eemsdelta) |
The municipality of Eemsdelta plays a key role in facilitating local education and childcare initiatives, ensuring accessible and integrated services for families. This collaboration reflects the municipality’s commitment to supporting children with additional needs through coordinated efforts between schools and care providers.
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Unique collaboration between education and care in Appingedam sealed with building name
De Samensprong, that is the name of the building at Olingermeeden 3 in Appingedam as of March 4.
Since November 2025, the Delta/Bladergroenschool of RENN4, the Behandelcentrum Kind & Gezin of Elker, and the day-treatment group of Cosis have been working closely together here. It is a unique collaboration between education and care for all children who require additional support.
Official opening
The building was recently expanded with an additional five classrooms. Now that the renovation and the school grounds between De Delta/Bladergroenschool and Kindcentrum Olingertil have been completed, it was time for the official opening of the building at Olingermeeden in Appingedam. Aldermen Jan Menninga and David de Jong were present on behalf of the municipality of Eemsdelta and unveiled the name together with the children and board members of Delta/Bladergroenschool, Elker, and Cosis.
Care and education come together in one place
The Delta/Bladergroenschool of RENN4 provides tailored education to children aged 4 to 12 who need extra support in learning and behavior, as well as to children with intellectual disabilities or children who do not thrive in regular primary education. The Behandelcentrum Kind & Gezin of Elker offers specialized day treatment to children and their parents, tailored to the child’s specific developmental needs and the parents’ requests for assistance. The day-treatment group of Cosis supports children and their parents with developmental issues, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities.