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About this care
Welcome to BSO De Stern, part of Kindcentrum De Stern located in the Park16hoven district of Rotterdam. We provide after-school care on the same premises as the school, so children step straight into a familiar, safe environment after their school day. At De Stern, child development is approached holistically — we engage the heart, head, and hands. This means we challenge children cognitively while also giving ample space for social, emotional, and creative growth.
Our team of pedagogical staff work closely with the school teachers. We are conscious of our role as role models and offer children a natural setting in which to explore, play, and learn. Nature and the rhythm of the seasons are central to our approach. We spend a lot of time outdoors, playing in and learning from nature. Children help in our vegetable garden, bake bread, and learn about sustainability and healthy food.
Every week we offer a varied programme including dance, crafts, painting, drama, and music. We celebrate seasonal festivals and follow the yearly cycle of nature. During school holidays we run a themed holiday programme with exciting activities and excursions, so there is always something to do and children never get bored.
BSO De Stern is open after school from 14:00 to 18:30 on school days, and from 07:30 to 18:00 during school holidays. For parents who need morning care, we also offer before-school care from 07:30 to 08:30. We value collaboration with parents and encourage parental involvement. The location is easily reached by bike or car, with free parking available.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our Customer Advice team on (010) 44 300 36 or klantadvies@kinderdam.nl.Read more
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 28, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is implemented well in practice
- Staff interact with children in a sensitive, responsive and respectful manner
- Pedagogical coaching and guidance of childcare professionals is well organised
- Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) and Persons Register are in order
- Dutch as the spoken language is used correctly
Shortcomings
- Ensure all staff meet the language requirements (IKK level 2F/B1)
- Improve the temporary staff hiring process to guarantee that agency workers have the correct qualifications
- Implement better checks on diplomas and qualifications when permanent staff are hired
Violations
- One childcare professional does not meet the IKK language requirement and was deployed on multiple days (14, 18, 19, 21, 26 and 28 May 2026)
- One agency worker does not meet the qualification requirements and was deployed on 18, 19, 20, 21, 26 and 28 May 2026
- One permanent childcare professional has not completed an appropriate qualification and was deployed on 21 and 28 May 2026
- Due to deployment of unqualified staff, the qualified staff-to-child ratio was not met on the relevant days and times
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond of after-school care (BSO) IKC De Stern in Rotterdam shows a mixed picture. The pedagogical quality is good: the pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice, staff work sensitively and responsively with children, and pedagogical coaching is well organised. However, there are serious shortcomings regarding staff qualifications. Three staff members did not meet the qualification requirements: one childcare professional lacked the required language level, one agency worker did not have an appropriate qualification, and one permanent staff member proved to be insufficiently qualified. As a result, the statutory qualified staff-to-child ratio was not met at several points in time. The provider took immediate measures: the agency worker and employment agency were terminated with immediate effect, the unqualified staff member is being offered a lateral entry pathway, and language tests and training are being provided. The GGD advises enforcement action.
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