BSO De Balkespringer

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice meets all basic objectives: emotional safety, personal competence, social competence, and transfer of norms and values
• Spacious accommodation with 4.2 m² of indoor play space and more than 46.8 m² of outdoor play space per child, well above the legal minimums
• Correct compliance with staff-to-child ratio during the assessed period
• All staff hold the correct Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and qualifications
• Up-to-date safety and health policy with concrete risk assessment
• Pedagogical policy officer is deployed sufficiently for coaching of staff members
• Alternative parent consultation is well organized despite absence of a local parent committee

Summary

The annual inspection of after-school care (BSO) De Balkespringer in Surhuizum, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Fryslân, presents a positive picture. The after-school care (BSO), part of TIKO Kinderopvang with 16 childcare places, meets all assessed inspection items. The pedagogical practice was assessed as adequate, with attention for emotional safety and children's development. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Staff hold the correct qualifications and Certificates of Conduct (VOG), and the staff-to-child ratio is correctly adhered to. The accommodation comfortably meets the requirements for indoor and outdoor play space. The holder did not make use of the opportunity to submit a statement of views.