Babino BSO Herman Gorter (onderbouw)

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy is described in concrete terms and is well implemented by staff members
• Responsible childcare with attention to emotional safety, personal and social competencies
• Correct staff-to-child ratio and appropriate deployment of staff in training and interns
• Stable childcare in base groups with a dedicated mentor for each child
• Good complaints procedure and affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee

Violations

• Parent committee not correctly organized: combined parent committee for two locations at different addresses, whereas this is only permitted for locations in the same or adjacent building

Summary

Babino BSO Herman Gorter (onderbouw) in Zaandam is an after-school care (BSO) for 48 children aged 4-7, located in its own wing of the Herman Gorter primary school. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 25 November 2025. The location meets most quality requirements: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and largely parental rights. One violation was identified: the parent committee was not correctly organized. The provider had a single combined parent committee for two locations at different addresses, which is not permitted. Following the inspection report, the location adjusted its working method: parents are now assigned to the parent committee of their own location, although meetings are still held jointly.