BSO Van Noordestraat

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy plan and work plan are in place and meet the requirements
• Group composition, staffing deployment, and staff-child ratio are clearly described
• Accommodation is sufficiently large for the proposed expansion (241 m² total, 152 m² group spaces)
• Change request submitted to the municipality in a timely manner
• Cross-location care on school-free days is now possible

Shortcomings

• Parent committee has not yet been established; parents are informed about changes via newsletter, but this must be organized in the short term

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland conducted an unannounced incidental inspection at after-school care (BSO) Van Noordestraat in Haarlem on 2 April 2026, on behalf of the municipality. The inspection concerned a change request to expand the number of childcare places from 24 to 52, specifically for school-free days and holidays. The location provides care for children aged 4 to 12 and is situated on the first floor of a former school building. The inspector assessed the proposed change against quality requirements, pedagogical climate, accommodation, and parental rights. No violations were identified. The accommodation of 241 m² (including 152 m² of group spaces) is sufficient for the expansion. The provider has not yet established a parent committee but informs parents about changes via newsletter. The GGD advises the municipality to grant the request.