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BSO het Zandkasteeltje - After-school care in Zaandam

BSO het Zandkasteeltje

3.7

After-school care•Zaanstad•LRK 161425823

Details updated on 25 September 2026

Features

Ages4–12 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Total capacitySmall (16 child places)
Preschool educationYes
Group structureHorizontal
Organic foodYes
Half days possibleYes
Use of appNo
Outside playgroundYes
Spoken languagesDutch, English

About this care

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BSO het Zandkasteeltje is a small-scale after-school care facility located at Bristolroodstraat 164 in Zaandam. We provide care for up to 16 children aged 4 to 12 years. Our location has been registered in the National Childcare Register since May 12, 2023, and operates under the company Het Zandkasteeltje B.V. Our after-school care is designed as a homely, cozy place where children can relax after school and discover new things. The group space features a professional kitchen where regular cooking and baking workshops are organized. Here, children can learn about healthy food together and let their creativity run free. For quiet moments, there is a relaxation area where children can rest on comfortable couches, read a book, or play educational games. For active children, there are opportunities to play table football, darts, or engage in creative activities like painting and crafting. We work with horizontal groups, meaning children come together in age groups. This allows us to tailor activities to the children's developmental stage. Our pedagogical staff encourage children to discover new activities but never force participation. We believe it's important that children can make their own choices and grow at their own pace. BSO het Zandkasteeltje is here for parents looking for a safe, familiar environment for their children after school. We offer a place where children feel at home, can play, learn, and make friends under professional guidance.
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GGD Inspection

All good

Inspection date: January 27, 2026

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Strengths
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Shortcomings
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Violations
All assessed quality requirements met; no shortcomings identified.

Strengths

  • The pedagogical policy is described in concrete terms and discussed monthly in team meetings
  • Staff provide responsible care with attention to emotional safety and social competence
  • Children are seen and approached as individuals; friendly interactions observed
  • Correct registration and linkage in the childcare personnel register
  • Active parent committee of 2 members with its own working method
  • The location manager completed the Attention Officer for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse training in 2025

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection at after-school care (BSO) het Zandkasteeltje in Zaandam on 27 January 2026. The after-school care accommodates 16 children aged 4 to 13 years and is located in a health centre. All assessed quality requirements were met: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. No shortcomings, areas for improvement or violations were identified. The pedagogical practice was assessed as responsible, with attention to emotional safety and social competence. Staff are correctly registered in the childcare personnel register. The location has an active parent committee and a proper complaints procedure. No enforcement action is required.

Reviews

3.7(3 reviews)
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Anonymous
2 months ago

Na een incident op deze BSO hebben wij besloten ons kind uit te schrijven vanwege zorgen over de veiligheid. Wat wij daarbij hebben gemist, is erkenni...

Kadriye Okur
Kadriye Okur
2 years ago

Ik ben een fulltime werkende moeder en ben daarom ontzettend dankbaar voor de BSO het zandkasteeltje. Ik ga met gerust hard naar me werk omdat ik weet...

Mustafa Bayram
Mustafa Bayram
2 years ago

Goede locatie met genoeg (gratis) parkeergelegenheid en vriendelijke personeel.

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