BSO Marathon

Strengths

• Staff create an emotionally safe environment by giving attention and actively listening
• A clear rhythm and structure in the afternoon contributes to emotional safety
• Children are given freedom to choose between activities themselves, which promotes independence
• Conflicts are resolved respectfully with guidance from staff
• Sufficient qualified personnel present
• Appropriate layout of spaces with diverse play and activity corners

Shortcomings

• Structural solution for hand hygiene: an extra soap dispenser and paper towels in the kitchen has been requested
• Layout of spaces can be further optimized with new play materials

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected BSO Marathon, an after-school care (BSO) for a maximum of 44 children aged 4 to 13 years in Amsterdam. The location, open since August 2025 at the new address, meets all inspected quality requirements. The inspection took place on 19 November 2025 and was unannounced. The pedagogical climate is assessed positively: staff create emotional safety, stimulate independence, and guide children respectfully in conflicts. A remark was made about hand hygiene: the soap dispenser at the sink was empty, meaning children could not wash their hands properly for a time. The staff resolved this immediately by using soap from the kitchen, but this is not a structural solution. A request for an extra soap dispenser has been submitted. The location manager acknowledges this point in their response.