Amira kindercentrum

Strengths

• Staff are familiar with the pedagogical policy and put it into practice in concrete ways
• Children experience emotional safety and security
• Children are playfully challenged in their development
• Children are involved in establishing group rules
• Staff are properly registered in the childcare persons register
• The pedagogical policy staff member is deployed sufficiently for coaching
• The mentor system with 'Portrait of a Child' encourages self-reflection in children

Shortcomings

• The new working method with three base groups must, if made permanent, be formally documented in the pedagogical policy and presented to the parent committee

Summary

GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 20 July 2026 at BSO Amira kindercentrum in Zaandam. The location accommodates 33 children aged 4 to 12 years and makes use of its own enclosed outdoor play area. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, staff, and groups. All assessed conditions have been met. The pedagogical policy is described in concrete terms and staff implement it in practice. Children experience emotional safety and are challenged in their development. There is one point of attention: the working method with three base groups instead of two is still in a trial phase and has not yet been formally documented in the policy or discussed with the parent committee. Staff are properly registered in the persons register, meet qualification requirements, and receive sufficient coaching. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.