BSO De Gouwe

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and practice meet requirements; staff work in accordance with the policy plan
• Children are cared for in an emotionally safe environment with mutual interaction and autonomy
• Rules and agreements are recognisably present and consistently applied
• Staff meet qualification requirements and staff-child ratios are correct
• Accommodation provides sufficient space for 29 childcare places
• Reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse has been adequately established

Violations

• Safety and health policy was not up to date: contained risks that do not apply to after-school care (BSO) (changing tables, high beds/cots/high chairs)
• Measures described in the policy did not match practice: socket outlets had no cover plates although this was stated in the policy, and socket outlets were at children's eye level in play areas

Summary

After-school care (BSO) De Gouwe in Waddinxveen, part of Stichting Quadrant, was inspected by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Midden on 3 November 2025. The after-school care (BSO) accommodates 29 children and is housed in primary school De Gouwe. Almost all areas comply with legislation and regulations. There was one violation in the area of safety and health: the safety and health policy was not up to date and contained risks that did not apply to the after-school care (BSO), such as changing tables and high beds. In addition, the measures described did not match practice: socket outlets had no cover plates although this was stated in the policy. The holder made use of a recovery offer and submitted an improved policy on 25 November 2025. Following recovery, the location now meets all requirements. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.