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About this care
Vrijland Amersfoort B.V. is a true outdoor after-school care located at De Stuw 3 in Amersfoort. Since 2021, children play and move outside 99 % of the time, all year round, inspired by Scandinavian childcare traditions. We offer a safe haven where children can freely develop in nature.
Our pedagogical approach is built on four core values: freedom, connection, resilience and positivity. Nature is our ‘Vrijland’; children climb, scramble, make fires, bake treats over the campfire and learn to overcome obstacles. During prolonged rain, extreme cold or thunderstorms we shelter in classrooms, gym halls or a theatre that we can use throughout the year. There we organise sports activities, crafts in our children’s lab, games and creative projects.
We work exclusively with organic products. Every day the children receive fresh vegetables, fruit, crackers and corn or rice cakes. Water and tea are always available. On study and holiday days we ask parents to pack a lunch; we provide healthy snacks and drinks. Our ingredients are sourced from Het Lokaal, as locally and sustainably as possible.
Vrijland Amersfoort accommodates up to 49 children and is registered in the National Childcare Register under number 840337760. We are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 14:30 to 18:00. For more information or to register, email info@vrijlandamersfoort.nl.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 20, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is effectively implemented in practice
- Staff are properly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Staff-to-child ratios are in order
- Sufficient stability in care with a clear mentorship structure
- Indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, accessible, and appropriately furnished
- Good cooperation and handover with parents
- Effective organization during combined play with other locations without cross-location care
Summary
The annual inspection of 20 August 2026 of BSO Vrijland Amersfoort B.V. shows that the after-school care (BSO) fully complies with all laws and regulations. The location, an outdoor after-school care (buiten-BSO) with a shelter location in Amersfoort, provides care for a maximum of 49 children divided across 5 groups. The pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and accommodation were all rated as good. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Amersfoort not to take enforcement action.
Reviews
Vrijland is een ontzettende fijne aanvulling voor onze kinderen. Lekker buiten spelen en leren over de natuur, maar ook creatief bezig zijn, iets make...
Wat een rijkdom voor de kinderen is deze BSO. Ze hebben een prachtige dag en educatief ook heel sterk. Lekker buiten, samen in de natuur. Het lijkt we...
Vrijland is te gek. Een team van jong en oud, ieder zijn eigen talent maar allemaal even energiek. Pedagogisch passeert Vrijland iedere basisschool, d...
Zo'n bijzondere team is Vrijland Amersfoort. De medewerkers zijn stuk voor stuk bevlogen en kundig in het samenleven met de natuur – je voelt gewoon d...
Supertevreden over Vrijland. De kinderen hebben het er enorm naar hun zin en de organisatie is vriendelijk, professioneel en flexibel. De communicatie...
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