BSO Gaya

Strengths

• Staff provide emotional security through a sensitive and positive approach
• Clear daily routine with structure and predictability for children
• Sufficient and appropriate spaces for all groups
• Good facilities including a central plaza with kitchen, play materials, and studio
• All staff hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and appropriate qualifications
• The pedagogical policy is implemented through coaching, consultation, and training

Violations

• The pedagogical work plan contained an insufficient description of staff deployment across groups (resolved through recovery offer)
• Not all children had a mentor registered in the child tracking system (resolved through recovery offer)
• The outdoor play policy was not implemented: children were not wearing vests on the school playground (resolved through recovery offer)

Summary

BSO Gaya is an after-school care (BSO) facility in Amsterdam for 96 children aged 4 to 12, opened since 16 December 2025. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the location on 9 February 2026. The facility offers a safe pedagogical climate with sensitive staff who approach children positively and stimulate social skills. There are 5 base groups and the accommodation more than meets the requirements. Nevertheless, three violations were identified, partly because the location has only recently opened. All violations have been resolved through recovery offer.