Amelis Buiten - Frans Halsstraat
After-school care•Utrecht•LRK 173314284
Details updated on 6 October 2026
Features
About this care
Amelis Buiten - Frans Halsstraat is a small-scale after-school care (BSO) in Utrecht East, approved by the local health authority (GGD) and the municipality of Utrecht. We provide after-school care for up to 16 children aged 4 to 12. Our home is located on a quiet street in the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood, within walking distance of Wilhelminapark and several primary schools including De Odyssee and Utrechtse Schoolvereniging.
At Amelis Buiten, we believe that nature is the ideal environment for children's development. That's why we spend as much time outdoors as possible: playing in the garden, exploring the park, and making use of everything the seasons offer. Our pedagogical staff guide the children with calmness, attention, and space for their own initiative. We use a horizontal group structure, allowing children of different ages to play together and learn from each other.
After school, a familiar pedagogical worker picks up the children and brings them to our location. A healthy snack is waiting for them, and they can choose what they want to do: romping in the garden, crafting in the living room, or simply relaxing with a book. We work closely with parents and schools to optimally support each child's development.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 15, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice assessed as adequate: sensitive and responsive approach to children
- Children are given room for their own initiative, choices, and autonomy
- Staff encourage cooperation, responsibility, and mutual support among children
- Nature-based approach with inquiry-based learning (for example, an activity involving stinging nettles)
- Recognizable daily structure with room for new experiences
- Personal attention and guidance during social interactions and conflict resolution
- Adequate staff-to-child ratio (1 staff member to 7 children)
- Proper registration of Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and Childcare Personnel Register
Summary
This inspection report concerns an annual investigation on 15 September 2026 of BSO Amelis Buiten - Frans Halsstraat in Utrecht, a nature-based after-school care (BSO) with 16 childcare places. The inspection took place from 15:00 to 16:00 and included conversations with staff and observations at both locations (Frans Halsstraat and Odyssee). The children spend most of their time at the Amelisweerd estate, with the indoor space serving as a shelter location in bad weather. The inspector concludes that all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act are met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the Municipal Executive is: no enforcement action.
Reviews
Prachtig stukje natuur in Utrecht!
Though I didn't go inside it, however the surroundings and landscape extremely amazed me. Everything is so well taken care of, clean, 100% nature and ...
Amazing place to go for walks, canoeing, running.
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