de Proeftuin

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is fully developed with concrete descriptions of working methods
• The four basic pedagogical objectives are ensured in practice
• Staff hold appropriate qualifications and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registrations are in order
• Staff-to-child ratios are adhered to with adequate documentation
• The pedagogical policy officer is deployed for the required number of hours
• Indoor and outdoor spaces are safely and appropriately furnished
• Stable core group composition with a maximum of 30 children per group

Summary

De Proeftuin in Etten-Leur, an after-school care (BSO) facility operated by Norlandia Zuid B.V., was inspected on 8 December 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) West-Brabant. The location accommodates a maximum of 40 children aged 4 to 13 years, divided across two core groups. All inspected areas – pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation – comply with statutory requirements. The pedagogical policy is well-developed and the four basic pedagogical objectives (emotional security, personal and social competence, and values/norms) are ensured in practice. Staff hold the correct qualifications, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registrations are in order, and staff-to-child ratios are adhered to. The premises are safely and appropriately furnished. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The provider responded positively to the report and confirms its focus on continuous quality improvement.