Parent/Family Support:
http://delftmama.nl/ (well established organization for parents created by expats)
https://www.oppasmadelief.nl/ (babysitting agency)
https://access-nl.org/(agency for expats providing advice, connections to counselling services in English)
https://www.expatica.com/nl(website in English with information about living, working, socializing, etc in the Netherlands)
Neighborhood/City/National Holiday information:
https://indebuurt.nl/(site which links to pages of various Dutch cities with information re: activities, shopping, eating, etc)
https://www.delft.nl/en(Delft city hall website with practical information in English in regard to relocation, immigration)
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/netherlands/(A number of these holidays are observed nationally and therefore places of business and schools will be closed. It is important to check with your employer/school)
https://www.thuisbezorgd.nl/(takeaway/delivery service for area restaurants)
Free Time/Lessons:
https://indebuurt.nl/delft/gids/rubrieken/speeltuinen/(playgrounds in and around Delft)
https://www.vak-delft.nl/(site for cultural center in Delft which offers music, art and dance courses for children and adults; new location in the renovated library. Lots of ISD students attend lessons there)
http://delftmama.nl/swimming-as-easy-as-abc/(a friendly explanation of swimming lessons/diplomas in English)
https://www.sportfondsenbaddelft.nl/zwemles-met-jip(information on how to register for swimming lessons. Many ISD children attend Dutch lessons at local pools)
https://www.zwemensquashcentrumdelft.nl/zwemles-kinderen(zwem en squashcentrum delft, pool for swim lessons, one of several pools in the area for lessons)
http://debontebouwplaats.nl/(a local workshop space which offers courses, workshops and play days with LEGO)
https://www.optisport.nl/avonturadelft(a popular Indoor play space- also availalble for birthday parties)
Transportation Information:
https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl( site for explanation and purchase of public transport cards)
https://www.ns.nl/en(site for trains/schedules, route planning)
https://9292.nl/(a helpful site to plan public transport, also app for smartphones available
Museums/Library:
https://www.museumkaart.nl/(site for information on museum cards, ordering and museum listings)
https://www.dok.info/(library in Delft- has recently undergone renovations and also houses art/music classes via VAK)
Groceries:
https://amazingoriental.com/(very large Asian grocery market with a few locations- Chinese, Indian, SE Asian countries, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Surinamese product selections)
https://www.ah.nl/(Large chain grocery store)
https://www.jumbo.com/(Large chain grocery store)
https://www.aldi.nl/(Large chain grocery store)
http://www.fruithuisjedelft.nl/(a small, independent fresh produce market which also sells homemade vegetarian foods)
https://www.ekoplaza.nl/vestigingen/delft/(grocery store with emphasis on organic, vegetarian, vegan food items. Also has a selection of organic, chemical free cosmetics as well as sulphur-free wine and vitamins)
Non-prescription medications/health aides, cosmetics, diapers, etc):
https://www.etos.nl/
https://www.kruidvat.nl/
Emergency Services:
https://www.politie.nl/mijn-buurt/politiebureaus/06/bureau-delft.html(Delft police department site)
*Emergency number in the Netherlands for police, fire and ambulance is 112 however, if you dial your home country emergency number while in the Netherlands, it will automatically be redirected to Dutch emergency services
*Non-Emergency number for the police: 0900.8844
Medical/Dental:
www.ikzoekeenhuisarts.nl(this site is where you can find a general practitioner in your area. Enter postcode, and a list will generate. You then contact the office of your choice and register.
https://www.apotheek.nl/(this site is where you can find an apotheek (pharmacy) in your area. Enter postcode and a list will generate)
http://www.huisartsenpostdelft.nl/english/(In case of medical emergency which cannot wait but does not require an ambulance, you can call the number on this site. Further explanation is in English on the site page)
https://www.reinierdegraaf.nl/(hospital in Delft)
https://www.tandarts.nl/(this site is where you can find a dentist. Enter postcode, and a list will generate)
Chinatown(s):
https://denhaag.com/en/location/179/chinatown(The Hague)
http://www.chinatownology.com/chinatown_rotterdam.html(Rotterdam)
https://www.amsterdam.info/chinatown/(Amsterdam)