Features
About this care
Welcome to BSO De Buitenbazen in Epen! We are part of Humankind and provide after-school care for children aged 4 to 12. Our location is situated at Schoolstraat 16, in the same building as primary school Hermkes, allowing us to offer seamless integration between school and after-school care.
We believe in the power of outdoor play and adventure. Every day we take the children outside to discover, play and learn in nature. Our activities focus on adventure and experience, making use of the beautiful Epen environment in the Heuvelland region. Children are given space to push their own boundaries and discover their qualities.
In addition to our regular after-school care, we also offer before-school care from 07:30 to 08:30. Our BSO is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 14:30 to 18:30, Wednesday from 12:30 to 18:30 and Friday from 12:00 to 18:30. We accommodate a maximum of 22 children at our small-scale location, allowing us to give personal attention to each child.
We value healthy nutrition and provide daily healthy snacks and drinks. Our pedagogical staff are professionally trained and create a safe and challenging environment where children can develop optimally. Together with the school, we work on a continuous developmental path for your child.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: December 9, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is consistently discussed in team meetings and followed through in practice
- Sufficient staffing levels with appropriate qualified staff-to-child ratios
- Up-to-date safety and health policy with continuous evaluation process
- Pedagogical professionals are familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Parents are well informed through an information booklet and website
Summary
This inspection report concerns after-school care (BSO) Buitenbazen in Epen, part of Stichting Humankind. The inspection took place on 9 December 2025 and involved an unannounced investigation following registration. The location provides care for a maximum of 22 primary school-aged children, with before-school and after-school care. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) assessed all examined aspects: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and parental rights. All chapters met the statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice, staffing levels are sufficient, and the safety and health policy is up-to-date and adhered to. The reporting code for domestic violence and the provision of information to parents also meet the requirements. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The holder did not make use of the opportunity to submit a response.
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