De Antoontjes

Strengths

• The pedagogical climate is positive: staff provide emotional security and personal attention
• Children are encouraged in their personal and social development
• Good cooperation with primary school de Witte Olifant, including use of the gymnasium and outdoor spaces
• Appropriately furnished indoor and outdoor spaces suited to the children's age
• Active safety and health policy, including first aid-certified staff
• Staff are familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse

Violations

• A temporary staff member/self-employed worker (pedagogical professional) did not hold an appropriate professional qualification for after-school care (BSO); the holder had not exercised sufficient due diligence in checking for the required additional training

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Amsterdam conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 5 March 2026 at after-school care (BSO) De Antoontjes (also known as L'enfantjes) in Amsterdam. The childcare location accommodates a maximum of 22 children aged 4 to 12 years and is housed in an annex of primary school de Witte Olifant. The pedagogical climate was assessed positively: staff provide emotional security, encourage personal and social skills, and treat children with respect. The accommodation is appropriately furnished with sufficient indoor and outdoor space. One violation was identified: a temporary staff member (self-employed worker/pedagogical professional) did not hold the required qualification for after-school care (BSO), despite having completed two higher professional education programmes. The holder acknowledged this and took immediate measures: the staff member was removed from the schedule, the staff roster was adjusted, and internal diploma checks were tightened. The violation has thereby been terminated.