Features
About this care
Welcome to BSO Brakkenstein, located on the ground floor of primary school Brakkenstein at Heyendaalseweg 235 in Nijmegen. We are an after-school care facility operated by KION, providing care for children aged 4 to 12 who attend this primary school.
Our spaces are specially designed to match the age and development of the children. For the younger group, we have an extensive home corner, a shop, a construction area, and plenty of craft supplies, games, puzzles and dress-up clothes. The older children have their own space with a creative table and a cozy reading corner where they can retreat.
We play outside as much as possible. Our own garden features a sandbox, swings, a climbing frame, an outdoor kitchen, a small football field and a vegetable garden that we maintain together. For extra play space, we also use the school playground and the nature playground in the neighborhood.
Our activity program connects with the children's world of experience and offers room for relaxation, play and development. We organize creative craft afternoons, sports and games activities, nature and garden projects, and regular excursions during holidays. Our pedagogical staff guide the children with attention and stimulate their independence and social skills.
BSO Brakkenstein is open on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including during school holidays and study days. We work closely with primary school Brakkenstein, ensuring a smooth transition from school to after-school care. Our location is within walking distance of Radboud University and Radboud UMC, making us ideally suited for parents who work or study in this area.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: December 22, 2025
Strengths
- Staff members have warm, supportive relationships with children and ensure emotional safety
- Sufficient play materials for different developmental areas and ages, both indoors and outdoors
- The pedagogical policy is well implemented and known to staff
- All staff members have appropriate qualifications and receive annual coaching
- Clear group rules that are applied consistently
Summary
BSO Brakkenstein in Nijmegen, part of KION Kinderopvang, was inspected on 22 December 2025 by GGD Gelderland-Zuid. This after-school care (BSO) is only open during school holidays and accommodates up to 24 children from age 7. The inspection was an unannounced annual investigation assessing the pedagogical policy, pedagogical practice, staff records, and deployment of the pedagogical policy staff member. The location meets all assessed quality requirements. Staff work in accordance with the pedagogical policy, ensure emotional safety, and provide sufficient developmental opportunities. Personnel hold appropriate qualifications and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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