Freekids BSO de Watermolen

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is described in concrete terms and staff implement it well
• Children experience emotional safety and are stimulated in their development
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is up to date and staff are well instructed through training sessions and quizzes
• Parents are well informed through the website, parent portal and newsletters
• A functioning combined parent committee with active parent participation
• All staff correctly registered in the childcare personnel register

Summary

Freekids BSO de Watermolen in Koog aan de Zaan was inspected unannounced on 18 August 2026 by GGD Zaanstreek-Waterland. The after-school care (BSO), located in primary school De Watermolen, accommodates up to 30 children aged 6 to 13 years. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. The location meets the statutory quality requirements in all areas. The pedagogical practice provides children with emotional safety and stimulates their personal, social and creative development. Staff are familiar with the pedagogical policy and apply it in practice. The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is up to date and staff are well instructed. Parents are adequately informed and there is a functioning parent committee. No areas for improvement or violations were identified.