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About this care
BSO Torenkanjers is located in primary school De Rank at Blommendaal 6 in Meerkerk. We provide after-school care for children aged 4 to 13 years. For the youngest children, aged 4 to 7, there is a separate group. Children from 4 to 13 years old can also use our before-school care services. The location has a capacity of up to 22 childcare places and has been registered in the National Childcare Register since January 1, 2010 under number 838630510. BSO Torenkanjers is part of Stichting Dichtbij Kinderopvang.
Our location offers a nice, spacious room where children can relax and play after school. We work from a clear pedagogical vision that aligns with the development of children in primary school age. The activities are tailored to the age and interests of the children, with room for both relaxation and development.
As an after-school care facility, we offer a familiar environment where children feel safe and secure. We work closely with primary school De Rank, ensuring a smooth transition from school to after-school care. Our pedagogical staff are ready to provide children with a fun and meaningful time after school.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 19, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy plan and work plan are in place and being followed
- Staff are properly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol has been adequately established and is known to staff
- Parental information and complaints procedure meet requirements
- Location has responded adequately to all identified shortcomings after recovery
Violations
- Pedagogical practice: insufficient emotional safety, limited sensitive responsiveness, inadequate guidance of negative interactions between children (resolved after recovery offer)
- Safety and health: incomplete and outdated first aid kit, insufficiently checked and cleaned toilets, unsafely stored electrical cords (resolved after recovery offer)
- Accommodation: insufficient indoor play space for 22 children (resolved after recovery offer by converting hallway into play area)
Summary
BSO Torenkanjers in Meerkerk, part of Dichtbij Kinderopvang, was inspected on 19 May 2026. The after-school care (BSO) accommodates up to 22 children (ages 4-7 on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, ages 4-13 on other days). The annual investigation revealed several shortcomings that were resolved following a recovery offer. The pedagogical practice was initially inadequate: noisy atmosphere, limited guidance by staff, and insufficient sensitive responsiveness. Safety and health and accommodation also initially scored below standard. After interventions (pedagogical coach, revised work agreements, improved hygiene, and space reconfiguration), the location meets all requirements. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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