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About this care
BSO De Kern is located inside CBS De Kern primary school at Dr. B. Brongersstraat 18 in Veendam. We provide after-school care for children aged 4 to 12. Our setting makes full use of the school’s spacious green outdoor area and large playground, where children can play freely and unwind after school.
Our Kids First staff work closely with the CBS De Kern team. We see ourselves as colleagues and join forces to give every child a safe and enjoyable experience. Because the BSO is housed in the school building, the transition from lessons to after-school care is seamless.
We offer care before and after school hours. Morning sessions take place in the school building, and after-school sessions do as well. During the school day all pupils stay on site for a short lunch break; midday supervision is provided by the school’s own team.
Our location is closed on school-free days and during holidays, so parents need to arrange alternative care at those times. Our aim is to give children a place where they feel at home, can relax after the school day and enjoy playing together with peers.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 20, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice provides emotional safety and social competence
- Staff members hold appropriate qualifications and valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) statements
- Sufficient staff present according to staff-child ratio
- Parents are well informed through multiple channels
- Inspection reports are published and publicly accessible
Violations
- Pedagogical work plan contained an incorrect description of cross-location care: the after-school care (BSO) was open on Wednesdays while the work plan indicated the location was closed and cooperating with BSO Braskörf
- Parental agreement did not contain the correct written supplement regarding cross-location care; the description was too vague and allowed for ad hoc transfers
Summary
BSO de Kern in Veendam, part of Kids First, was inspected on 20 February 2026 by GGD Groningen. The after-school care (BSO) accommodates a maximum of 22 children aged 4-13. The annual inspection showed that the location meets most quality requirements. Two violations were identified that were resolved through a recovery offer: the description of cross-location care in the pedagogical work plan was incorrect (the BSO was found to be open on Wednesdays while it was listed as closed), and the parental agreement did not contain the correct written supplement on this matter. Both shortcomings have been resolved. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: children feel emotionally safe and are adequately supported in their social development. Staff hold the correct qualifications and VOG statements. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
Phone
0880350400LRK number
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