Club Basker - Sarphatistraat

Strengths

• Children feel emotionally safe and the childcare professional responds sensitively to their cues
• The team is stable; no new staff members have been hired since January 2025
• The childcare professional is familiar with the pedagogical policy and implements it well
• There is a clear mentorship and care protocol for children with developmental support needs
• Sufficient qualified staff were present on the day of inspection

Shortcomings

• The team requires more consultation and professional development support from the organisation
• The quarterly meetings scheduled for late 2025 did not take place

Summary

Club Basker on Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam, an after-school care (BSO) for up to 50 children, received an unannounced inspection by GGD Amsterdam on 7 January 2026. The location meets all assessed quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is positive: children feel emotionally safe, the childcare professional responds sensitively to cues and guides children in social skills. The team is stable; no new staff members have been hired since the previous inspection. However, one area for improvement was identified: the quarterly meetings scheduled for late 2025 did not take place, and the team has indicated a need for more consultation and professional development. The location manager has addressed this, and the first quarterly meeting for 2026 has been scheduled. No violations were found.