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About this care
BSO Houthaven is located in a beautiful new building on the banks of the IJ River at Revaleiland 1 in Amsterdam West, sharing the premises with primary schools De Spaarndammerhout and Onze Amsterdamse School. We provide after-school care for up to 64 children aged 4 to 12 years.
Our professional childcare staff ensures children have a safe and enjoyable experience after school, on Wednesday afternoons, and during all school holidays. The top floor of our facility features spacious play areas and a secure indoor rooftop terrace where children can play freely. When weather permits, we take the children outside for sports and outdoor activities.
We operate from 14:15 to 18:30 on school days and from 8:00 to 18:30 during holiday periods. Our location is open 40 weeks per year, providing flexibility that aligns with school holidays and parents' needs.
As part of Stichting Combiwel voor Kinderen, we embrace a warm and professional approach centered on each child's well-being and development. We create a home-like environment where children can relax, play with peers, read books, or engage in games and activities.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 20, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and trusted atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe
- Staff members know the children well and show genuine interest
- Children's autonomy and independence are encouraged
- Clear structure and predictability for children
- Stable team with a permanent location manager
- Good safety and health policy with independence contracts
- Staff meet all training and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) requirements
Summary
BSO Houthaven is an after-school care (BSO) in Amsterdam with 64 childcare places, divided across 4 base groups. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 20 May 2026. The location meets all inspected quality requirements. The staff create a warm, trusted atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe. Attention is paid to children's personal circumstances, their autonomy and independence are encouraged, and there is a clear structure with predictable routines. The team is stable with 9 staff members and 1 staff member in training. Following previous management changes, a permanent location manager has been in place since October 2025. The safety and health policy is up-to-date and well implemented, including independence contracts for older children.
Reviews
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