BSO Smaragd

Strengths

• Pedagogical climate is positive: staff are friendly, sensitive and responsive in interactions with children
• Children feel emotionally safe and secure
• Good collaboration with pedagogical coach and regular coaching for staff
• Sufficient and appropriate indoor and outdoor space at primary school De Smaragd
• Active and satisfied parent committee of four members
• Good compliance with staff-child ratios and all administrative obligations

Summary

BSO Smaragd in Zwolle is an after-school care (BSO) with 44 childcare places, part of CKO KleurRijk B.V. The location has been based at primary school De Smaragd in the Dieze neighborhood since 27 October 2025. The unannounced inspection following registration on 15 January 2026 shows that the care meets all statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical practice is positive: staff are friendly and responsive, children feel emotionally safe, and theme-based activities are used. Groups are well staffed in accordance with the staff-child ratio. The accommodation is adequate with sufficient indoor and outdoor space. Parents are well informed and there is an active, satisfied parent committee. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.