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About this care
Welcome to VesperCare – Kentalis, our after-school care (BSO+) in Amsterdam-West.
We are located at Jan Tooropstraat 11, right next to Kentalis Signis TOS. This makes us the after-school facility for children who need extra support with language and communication. We welcome up to 16 children aged 4 to 12. Thanks to our small scale, we truly know every child and tailor our activities and guidance to each child’s individual needs.
Our team consists of experienced pedagogical staff who specialise in working with children with a developmental language disorder (DLD) or other communication support needs. When necessary, we collaborate with speech therapists and educational specialists from Kentalis, ensuring a seamless link between school and after-school care. We use both spoken Dutch and Dutch Sign Language (NGT) along with visual aids, so every child feels understood and can participate.
After school there is always time to unwind and enjoy a healthy snack. Children then choose from our offer: creative corners, games, construction, outdoor play or simply quiet reading. During the holidays we organise themed weeks and short trips to nearby places such as Erasmuspark or the Van Eesteren Museum. Everything takes place in small groups, with plenty of calm and clear structure.
For parents we provide clear communication: we meet the children at the door of Kentalis Signis TOS every day and we are easily reachable by phone and email. We believe it is important that parents feel heard and that together we achieve the best for the child.
In short: at VesperCare – Kentalis your child has the space to feel safe and understood, while learning and growing through play.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 30, 2025
Strengths
- Emotional safety and clear daily structure
- Staff communicate at eye level and take time for children
- Social skills are encouraged
- Sufficient qualified staff present
Shortcomings
- Children could be more actively involved in preparing meals
Violations
- Heat policy incomplete and not feasible
- No thermometer present
- Collection protocol incomplete and not location-specific
- Children not picked up from school on time
Summary
VesperCare - Kentalis is an after-school care plus (BSO+) location in Amsterdam that cares for children with a language development disorder. The inspection took place on 30 June 2025. The pedagogical climate is good: children experience emotional safety, there is a clear daily structure and staff take time for communication. Social skills are also encouraged. There were shortcomings in the safety and health policy, particularly regarding collecting children from school and implementing the heat protocol. The location had no thermometer and the collection protocol was incomplete. Following the inspection visit, the organisation has made improvements: new protocols, a thermometer installed and clear agreements on attendance and responsibilities. The violations have thereby been terminated. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises that no measures be imposed.
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