Hello Kiddies

Strengths

• Staff work in accordance with the pedagogical policy and are familiar with the core objectives
• Pedagogical practice provides emotional safety, challenging activities, and child participation
• Sufficiently qualified staff with appropriate diplomas and language proficiency requirements met
• Correct staff-to-child ratios and appropriate deployment of pedagogical policy staff member
• Safety and health policy is up-to-date and adhered to
• An adult with a valid first aid certificate is always present
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is complete and known to staff

Violations

• Insufficient indoor play space: 63.8 m² is too small for 20 childcare places; there is space for a maximum of 18 children (3.5 m² per child required)

Summary

The annual inspection of 30 April 2026 of after-school care (BSO) Hello Kiddies in Almere presents a mixed picture. The location meets requirements in most areas, but has a violation regarding accommodation. The indoor play space of 63.8 m² is insufficient for the registered 20 childcare places; there is only room for 18 children. The provider has had telephone contact with the supervisor about this and acknowledges the problem in a statement of position, but requests an extension for adjustment. In terms of pedagogy, staffing, and safety, the BSO performs well. The advice to the municipality is to enforce and adjust the number of childcare places in the LRK to 18.