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About this care
Welcome to KOSMO De Ark, our after-school care (BSO) location at Erve Medenboer 2 in Oldenzaal. We provide after-school care for children aged 4 to 13 in a homely and safe environment. Our pedagogical staff are ready to give children a warm welcome after school.
Our BSO space is specially designed with attention to two age groups: 4-7 years and 4-13 years. The space invites exploration and offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and play. We work with the DoenKids activity program, introducing children to sports & games, technology and experiments, nature and music. This way they discover where their interests and talents lie.
We pick up children from schools De Bongerd, De Esch, De Linde, De Maten, De Wendakker and De Zevenster. After school we start with a shared meal: fresh warm meals, healthy snacks and drinks are always included. Then there is time for relaxation or active engagement.
Our outdoor play area is fenced and offers plenty of challenges: there is play equipment with a slide, educational equipment, a sandbox and a free running course. For sports activities, children can use the large outdoor area for football, kingball and panna football. We also regularly make trips to the petting zoo, the gnome forest and the countryside where we visit animals and feed ducks.
During school holidays, De Ark transforms into a party location with an extra challenging holiday program. The BSO is then open every day, allowing parents to combine workdays and holidays well. We ensure that De Ark is a second home for every child, where they feel safe and at home.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: February 12, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice provides emotional safety and appropriate activities
- Children are able to make their own choices and are supported in their development
- Staff are qualified and meet language requirements
- Spacious and safe indoor and outdoor areas
- Staff-child ratio is correct
Shortcomings
- Pedagogical work plan contained incorrect information about opening hours and group structure
Summary
BSO De Ark in Oldenzaal provides after-school care (BSO) for up to 40 children aged 4-12 years in two groups. The inspection took place on 12 February 2025. The pedagogical work plan contained incorrect opening hours and descriptions of group composition, but was amended and approved following a recovery offer. The location meets all assessed quality requirements. The pedagogical practice is positive: children experience emotional safety, are offered appropriate activities, and are able to make their own choices. Staff are qualified, the premises are spacious and safe, and the staff-child ratio is in order. No violations were identified.
Reviews
Wij zijn enorm te spreken over de Ark. 1: Ze geven de juist aandacht aan de kinderen en de kids komen altijd enorm enthousiast thuis. 2: De ouderavond...
Mijn dochter gaat nu ruim 2,5 jaar naar deze opvang, altijd met veel plezier. Fijne locatie met leuke voorzieningen (gymzaal). Veel vaste gezichten op...
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