BSO Het Anker

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is comprehensively documented and discussed in team meetings
• Staff act sensitively and responsively with children
• All staff hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and correct qualifications
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space (180 m² indoors, spacious schoolyard outdoors)
• Children are part of one fixed base group with an assigned mentor
• The location is well set up with various play corners and outdoor play equipment

Shortcomings

• Better track progress of actions in the safety and health policy (CO2 detector, radiator guards, finger guards, cleaning supplies stored behind closed doors)
• Make specific agreements about risks at the location in the Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RIE)
• Further develop and implement the quality framework at the location

Summary

After-school care (BSO) Het Anker in Hasselt, part of Stichting Kinderdagcentra Zwartewaterland, was inspected on 7 May 2026. This unannounced post-registration inspection showed that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. The after-school care accommodates 30 children aged 4 to 8 years at primary school Het Anker. The pedagogical climate is positive, with attention for emotional safety and social competence. There are several points for attention in the area of safety and health, including outstanding actions such as installing a CO2 detector and securing radiators. These actions were planned for spring 2026 but progress was not ensured. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was issued.