De Zeeleeuw

Strengths

• Pleasant atmosphere and children feel safe
• Pedagogical policy is complete and well implemented
• Staff hold the correct diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space available
• Safety and health policy is in order

Shortcomings

• Adjust policy to clarify the age structure and maximum group size as long as two base groups have not yet been formed
• Make the safety and health policy more specific for after-school care (BSO) (remove topics that are not applicable, such as storing breast milk)
• Carry out evacuation drills

Violations

• Every child did not yet have a mentor
• Backup supervision was insufficiently described in policy
• Parents were insufficiently informed about policy and inspection report
• Staff had insufficient knowledge of mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations

Summary

After-school care (BSO) De Zeeleeuw in Marknesse meets all assessed quality requirements following the recovery offer. The location provides care for a maximum of 24 children aged 4–12 in a former church building. There is a pleasant atmosphere in which children feel safe and are allowed to choose their own activities. The pedagogical policy is complete and well implemented. All staff hold the correct diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). There is sufficient space, both indoors and outdoors, and the safety and health policy is in order. Four violations were identified during the inspection: absence of mentorship, insufficient description of backup supervision, insufficient information to parents about policy and inspection report, and lack of knowledge regarding mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations. These have all been remedied following the recovery offer. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.