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About this care
BSO Madelief has been a trusted, home-like after-school care facility in Amstelveen since 1995. We are located on the ground floor of the same building as Vrije School Parcival and Montessori de Linde at Lindenlaan 336. Each day we welcome up to 55 children aged 4 to 12. Our educational approach is rooted in Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophical view of the child: we work with calm, rhythm and repetition, provide space for imitation and respectful interaction, and challenge children through will education and sensory development.
Our afternoon programme starts at 15:15 with a shared meal and a verse. Afterwards children can choose free play, crafts, outdoor play or join an activity linked to the season or annual festivals. Around Michaelmas we make kites and swords, at Easter we craft bunnies and chicks, and in spring we sow cress in our garden. During holidays and teacher-training days we are open from 08:00 to 18:30 and run themed programmes suitable for all ages.
We collect children from Vrije School Parcival and, when space allows, from other nearby schools. Children from Montessori de Linde walk independently through an internal door to our space. We have a large garden and make regular trips to the woods and park. Our stable team of pedagogical staff guarantees a familiar, safe atmosphere in which every child can flourish.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 25, 2025
Strengths
- Warm pedagogical climate with personal greetings and focused attention for each child
- Stable, permanent team of five childcare professionals with no staff turnover
- All staff members hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the PRK
- Domestic violence reporting protocol is well-known and regularly discussed at team meetings and training days
- Children are respectfully addressed on social behaviour and norms & values
Shortcomings
- Parent committee should be expanded from 2 to at least 3 members to improve decision-making
Summary
BSO Madelief in Amstelveen was inspected unannounced on 25 March 2025. The after-school care (BSO), located in a Waldorf school building, accommodates 55 children in two base groups. The inspection report concludes that all statutory quality requirements are met. No violations were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) praised the warm pedagogical climate: children are greeted personally, receive focused attention, and are addressed in a friendly manner about social behaviour. The team of five permanent childcare professionals is stable; all staff are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (PRK) and hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The domestic violence reporting protocol is well-known and practised regularly. The parent committee currently consists of two members; the GGD advises expanding this to at least three to strengthen decision-making. No recovery action was required. The municipality of Amstelveen is advised to take note of the report for information purposes only.
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