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About this care
We are de Mukkenstal, an after-school care (BSO) located on a real working farm at Laagriebroekseweg 26 in Leunen. Our site sits right next to our young-cattle farm, so children experience first-hand what life on a dairy farm is like. They can cuddle our goats and rabbits, help collect eggs and discover where milk and eggs really come from. The animals and nature are not just background—they are an active part of our programme. We believe children develop best when they are free to be themselves, allowed to get dirty and to play outside. Our team of professional pedagogical staff guide them so they can grow, at their own pace, into social, independent and balanced individuals.
Our after-school groups are organised horizontally: children of a similar age are placed together. The maximum group size is 30 children, with at least one regular leader assigned to every group. We are affiliated with the United Agricultural Childcare organisation (VAK) and follow their guidelines. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. During school holidays we offer holiday care, so parents can rely on us all year round.
Besides after-school care we also provide day care and toddler care, but for BSO children are toilet-trained, require no bottles or nappies, and are given every opportunity to play, explore and learn in and with nature. We look forward to welcoming your child to our farm!Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 7, 2025
Strengths
- Strong pedagogical practice with attention to emotional safety, and personal and social development
- Spacious outdoor offering with animals and nature
- Sufficient and well-qualified staff
- Stable team and good coaching
- Active parent committee
Summary
BSO De Mukkenstal in Leunen was inspected unannounced on 7 October 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Limburg-Noord. The location provides after-school care (BSO) for up to 44 children in a rural setting with extensive outdoor space, animals, and nature activities. The inspection report concludes that the BSO meets all assessed legal requirements. The pedagogical practice is considered strong: children are given considerable freedom to make their own choices, there is attention to emotional safety, social and personal development, and the transmission of norms and values. The team is stable and well-qualified, the staff-to-child ratio is in order, and the pedagogical policy officer is deployed sufficiently. The parent committee also functions in accordance with the rules. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
Reviews
Fantastische plek voor de kids!
Fijne kinderopvang! Denken mee met het kind. Ook de activiteiten zijn erg leuk en leerzaam voor de kinderen
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