BSO De Zuidwester

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice is in order: staff communicate sensitively and responsively with children
• Children are given room for self-direction and are challenged in their development
• Safety and health policy is up to date and is being followed
• Staff hold the correct qualifications and certificates of conduct (VOG)
• Accommodation meets space requirements with 290 m² of indoor space
• Parents are well informed via website and written agreements

Shortcomings

• Mentor does not regularly discuss children's development with parents; staff still need to complete the KIJK! training course
• No checklists for cleaning/washing of soft toys and no overview of refrigerator temperature

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced post-registration inspection on 15 January 2026 at after-school care (BSO) De Zuidwester in Rotterdam. The after-school care accommodates 32 children (ages 4–13) in two base groups and is located within Basisschool Het Epos. The overall picture is positive: almost all quality requirements were found to be in order, including administration, pedagogical policy, staff, safety, and accommodation. Two improvement points were identified that did not constitute violations: the mentor does not structurally discuss children's development with parents, and checklists for cleaning and refrigerator temperature are missing. No recovery offer was made. The GGD advises the municipality of Rotterdam not to take enforcement measures.