BSO de Buitenbende

Strengths

• Staff act sensitively and responsively, adapt to children's ages, and provide targeted support to vulnerable children
• Children are encouraged in social skills and learn to interact respectfully with one another
• Staff hold appropriate diplomas and approved Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) declarations
• Staff-to-child ratio is guaranteed and there is an adequate backup staffing arrangement
• Accommodation more than meets requirements with 280 m² of indoor space and sufficient outdoor space
• Parents are well informed and there is an active parent committee

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland conducted an unannounced post-registration inspection on 16 December 2025 at BSO de Buitenbende in Halle, an after-school care (BSO) for 36 children aged 4 to 13. The location is part of childcare organisation BoerenHummeltjes and has been based on a farm since May 2025. The inspection found that the location meets all assessed quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, accommodation and parental rights. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: staff act sensitively and responsively, provide emotional security and stimulate social competencies. No points for improvement or violations were identified.