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About this care
Welcome to Dikke Maatjes After-School Care (BSO) at Orionweg 77 in Haarlem! For over 15 years, we have been the go-to place for after-school care in Haarlem and Santpoort. Our BSO is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 12 years.
We pick up your child(ren) after school from various schools in the area. For children attending Zaanenschool, this is done on foot. Our pedagogical staff are ready to safely collect your child and bring them to our location at Orionweg.
With us, play and discovery are central. We offer various activities that have the character of mini-workshops. Additionally, we work with specialized instructors in sports, dance, and singing. This allows children to develop in various areas and discover where their interests lie.
Outdoor play takes place at multiple locations: Zaanenpark, the playground of Zaanenschool, or the playground of Zonnewijzer. We believe it's important that children get plenty of exercise and fresh air.
During school holidays, we use our touring car to go on excursions. We visit various interesting and challenging locations, ensuring your child has a fun and educational time during vacations as well.
At Dikke Maatjes, we believe it's important that every child feels secure and has the space to develop themselves. We provide a warm, stimulating environment where children can grow and develop at their own pace.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: October 16, 2025
Strengths
- Safe and stimulating pedagogical climate with fixed base groups and clear routines
- Pedagogical policy meets all assessed components, including the three-hour rule and holiday care
- Sufficient qualified staff deployed; all employees hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered
- Children experience emotional safety through structural moments such as 'wooden spoons' and a clear mentor structure
Violations
- Written consent from all parties was missing in the supervision plan for staff in training (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
GGD Kennemerland conducted an unannounced inspection of the after-school care (BSO) Dikke Maatjes on Orionweg in Haarlem on 16 October 2025. The location offers 60 places for children aged 4-13 in three fixed base groups. The pedagogical climate is experienced as safe and stimulating: children work in a fixed group, there is a welcome ritual with 'wooden spoons' that promotes emotional safety, and an 'open doors' policy allows room for children's own choices. The pedagogical policy meets all assessed components, including the three-hour rule, cross-school holiday care, and mentor structure. Staffing levels are sufficient; all employees hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are correctly registered. One violation was identified: written consent from all parties was missing in the supervision plan for staff in training. Following a recovery offer, the plan has been supplemented and the location now meets the requirement again. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement action due to the resolved shortcoming.
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