Kinderwoud BSO Het Noorderlicht

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy and practice fully meet the requirements, with positive observations regarding emotional safety and child-centered guidance
• Sufficient and qualified staff, with appropriate staff-child ratios
• The accommodation has ample indoor and outdoor play space (3.8-4.1 m² indoors, 33.3 m² outdoors per child)
• Complete information provision to parents through multiple channels, including a direct link to the inspection report on the website
• Up-to-date complaints procedure and timely submitted annual complaints report for 2025

Summary

On August 4, 2026, GGD Fryslân conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Kinderwoud BSO Het Noorderlicht in Harlingen. The after-school care (BSO), located at IKC Noorderlicht, accommodates a maximum of 30 children across two base groups (ages 4-13). The inspection included document review, a site visit, conversations with staff members, and email contact with the pedagogy department. All inspected items regarding pedagogical climate, staff and groups, accommodation, and parental rights comply with legal requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The pedagogical climate was assessed positively, with attention to emotional safety, development, and social competence. The license holder did not make use of the opportunity to submit a response.