Samen Opvoeden

Strengths

• Parent volunteers (draaiouders) interact with children in a sensitive and responsive manner
• Good stimulation of language skills and social interactions
• Clear boundaries and structure for children
• Pedagogical policy plan is in place and being followed
• Sufficient coaching provided for all parent volunteers
• Proper VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) registration and deployment of pedagogical policy staff member

Violations

• The pedagogical policy plan incorrectly describes how it is ensured that participating parents work one half-day per week; instead, 'half shifts' (one half-day per two weeks) are permitted, which is in violation of Article 19b, paragraph 3a of the Childcare Quality Decree

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the after-school care (BSO) of parent-participation crèche Sam en Opvoeden in Utrecht on 17 November 2025. The location provides care for 24 children aged 4–13, with parents themselves providing care as parent volunteers (draaiouders). The inspection found that pedagogical practice is good: parent volunteers act sensitively, stimulate language development, and provide structure. However, one violation was identified: the pedagogical policy plan states that parent volunteers at the BSO may work 'half shifts' (one half-day per two weeks), whereas the law requires this to be one half-day per week. The operator submitted a response arguing that this policy actually ensures continuity, but the GGD maintains the violation. The GGD advises enforcement.