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About this care
Welcome to BSO De Grote Grutto, located right in the centre of the rural village of Ilpendam. Our modern building at Gruttostraat 7 shares its grounds with Van Randwijkschool, Sebastianus primary school, the local library and a toddler playgroup. This central position makes us the perfect after-school location for children in years 3–8 who need a place to relax, play and be challenged after their school day.
Our out-of-school care facility has room for 55 children and is officially registered in the National Register under number 919958655. Parents from Ilpendam itself and from the nearby districts of de Gors and Weidevenne in Purmerend can reach us easily via the N247 towards Amsterdam. We are open from 07:30 to 18:30, offering both before- and after-school care.
At De Grote Grutto we focus on creating a safe, familiar and low-threshold atmosphere. Our qualified staff give children the space they need to unwind after an intensive school day, meet friends and play in a homely setting. Close cooperation with the neighbouring primary schools ensures a smooth transition from classroom to after-school care, helping children feel at home quickly.
In short, BSO De Grote Grutto is the place where children can simply be themselves after school, play, explore and relax under professional guidance.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 21, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is concrete and implemented in practice
- Children experience emotional safety and security
- Sufficient stimulation of personal and social competencies
- Transfer of norms and values takes place
- All staff correctly registered in PRK
- Staff-to-child ratio always in order
- Children are placed in fixed base groups with their own mentor
Summary
De Grote Grutto in Ilpendam is an after-school care (BSO) facility with 56 childcare places, located within basisschool Sebastianus. The annual inspection on 21 August 2025 shows that the location meets all tested legal requirements. The pedagogical climate scores well: the policy is concretely described and the pedagogical practice provides children with emotional safety, stimulates their personal and social skills, and conveys norms and values. Personnel and group organisation are also fully in order: all staff are correctly registered, the staff-to-child ratio is always adequate, and children are placed in fixed base groups with their own mentor. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality not to take enforcement action.
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