BSO Vogelvrij

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice is excellent: personal greetings, respectful interaction and individual attention for children
• Diverse range of activities with attention to relaxation, freedom of choice and challenge
• Good collaboration with children in establishing rules and children's input in holiday activities
• Spacious and safe accommodation with extensive outdoor area near the Nijreesbos
• Sufficient indoor play space (3.6 m² per child) and good sanitary facilities
• Professional safety and health policy with attention to risks of outdoor play near water

Violations

• Pedagogical work plan contained incorrect description of base groups: mention of maximum 35 children and two groups of maximum 30 children, while 34 childcare places are registered
• No mentor assigned to childcare children at the start of inspection

Summary

The inspection report of 13 April 2026 for after-school care (BSO) Vogelvrij in Almelo presents a predominantly positive picture. The after-school care, part of Stichting Humankind, meets all assessed requirements following two recovery offers. The pedagogical practice is experienced as strong, with personal attention for children and a challenging range of activities. The accommodation in a former scouting building offers sufficient space and an extensive outdoor area. Two violations were identified and resolved: an incorrect description of base groups in the pedagogical work plan and the absence of assigned mentors for all children. Both shortcomings were addressed within the set two-week deadline. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.