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About this care
BSO Heksenketel / Drakenland is located in the Octopus integrated school on Mellenssteeg 16 in Haren. The facility is operated by Stichting Kinderopvang Haren (SKH) and provides after-school care for 70 children aged 4 to 12. Children quickly feel at home here; there is plenty of space and personal attention for every child, including newcomers. The after-school programme works closely with nearby primary schools, including OBS de Wissel, which is housed in the same building. This allows children to move safely and confidently from school to after-school care. The pedagogical staff at Heksenketel / Drakenland guide children in ‘growing bigger’: they encourage independence, provide calm and structure, and organise activities that match the children’s world of experience. The premises are spacious, offering room for both quiet time and active play. Parents can contact the location on 06-55775009 or by e-mail to arrange a tour or register their child.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 29, 2026
Strengths
- Pleasant atmosphere where children feel emotionally safe and secure
- Staff respond attentively and responsively to children
- Good cooperation and coordination between staff members
- Staff consistently model positive social skills
- Proper personnel records with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and qualifications
- Good staff-to-child ratios
- Clear reporting protocol and familiarity with mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection at after-school care (BSO) Heksenketel/Drakenland in Haren on 29 June 2026. The after-school care, located in De Octopus community school, has capacity for 70 children. All assessed areas meet the legal requirements: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. The pedagogical practice demonstrates a pleasant atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe. Staff respond attentively to children, work well together, and model positive social skills. Personnel administration is in order, including Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG), person registers, qualification requirements, and correct staff-to-child ratios. The domestic violence reporting protocol and the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations are well implemented. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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