Kindercentrum Arth

Strengths

• Relaxed atmosphere and good pedagogical practice
• Staff work in accordance with pedagogical policy and are sufficiently familiar with it
• Sufficiently qualified staff with appropriate diplomas and language proficiency requirements met
• Correct staff-to-child ratio and backup staff present
• Good reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space
• Registered with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)

Shortcomings

• Purchase more play materials aimed at after-school care (BSO) children
• Create a privacy corner for children aged 8 and older
• Add a link to the GGD inspection report under the 'BSO' section on the website

Violations

• Pedagogical policy did not contain a correct description of the number of base groups after a change
• Safety and health policy insufficiently described risks and measures for heat; staff were not working in accordance with policy (no food thermometer used)
• Inspection report could not be found on the website

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report dated 16 March 2026 concerns after-school care (BSO) Kindercentrum Arth in Almere, located in primary school Shri Ganesha. The unannounced inspection showed that the location meets all assessed quality requirements following the recovery offer. There was a relaxed atmosphere and the pedagogical practice was good. Three violations were identified and resolved through the recovery offer: missing description of base groups in the pedagogical policy, insufficient risk description for heat, and missing inspection report on the website. The holder resolved all shortcomings within the recovery period. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.