Oosterwold BSO Sofia

Strengths

• Pedagogical climate is sound, with attention to emotional safety, personal and social competence, and room for norms and values
• Warm, homely atmosphere where children can choose their own activities
• Sufficient staff-to-child ratio and appropriate deployment of interns
• Safety and health policy is up to date and well adhered to
• Accommodation is appropriately furnished with sufficient indoor and outdoor space
• Parents are well informed and involved in the childcare

Violations

• Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) verification for board members: three officials/board members did not hold a VOG with the required screening profile (missing function-specific aspects)
• Late registration and linking in the Childcare Personnel Register (PRK): an employee had started on the day of inspection without valid PRK registration

Summary

The annual inspection of 24 August 2026 of Oosterwold BSO Sofia in Almere shows a warm, pedagogically sound after-school care (BSO) with a homely atmosphere. However, the BSO fails to meet legal requirements due to two shortcomings in the area of staff and groups: missing Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) verifications for board members and an employee who had not been registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (PRK) in time. Both shortcomings were remedied during the inspection. Due to recurrence of the VOG issue, the Municipal Health Service (GGD) nevertheless advises enforcement, but with mitigating circumstances.