Features
About this care
Welcome to Villa Bambini Simcha, our warm and secure after-school care located at Nieuw Herlaer 20 in Amsterdam. We cater exclusively to Jewish children aged 7 to 12, providing care Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Our horizontal grouping places children in age-specific groups, with the oldest children in the Purple group (7-12 years). We serve only dairy and vegetarian kosher meals, tailored to the needs of our community. Through our parent portal, parents stay updated daily on their child’s activities and can easily request extra days. Our dedicated team of pedagogical staff ensures familiar faces and a homely atmosphere where every child feels safe and valued.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: April 8, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is concrete and well implemented
- Children experience emotional safety and individual needs are attended to
- Sufficient qualified staff are deployed
- Safe and challengingly designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Mentorship is well organized
- The safety and health policy is up to date and known to the team
Shortcomings
- The team is still developing its approach to Jewish customs during celebrations
- Knowledge about the ideal indoor temperature (20°C) needs to be communicated more effectively
Summary
Villa Bambini Simcha B.V. is an after-school care location (BSO) at the Jewish primary school Rosj Pina in Amsterdam. The location opened on 1 January 2025 and provides care for up to 40 children across two age groups (4–6 and 7–12 years). During the inspection on 8 April 2025, it was established that all statutory quality requirements are met. The BSO has a clear pedagogical policy, sufficient qualified personnel, a safe and richly furnished facility, and a functioning safety and health policy. No violations were found. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to take note of the report.
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