BSO Westergouwe

Strengths

• Staff communicate sensitively and responsively with children, with attention to emotional safety
• Adequate intervention in negative interactions between children, with room for 'hearing both sides'
• Sufficient and appropriate accommodation with 700 m² of indoor space and various outdoor play areas
• Correct compliance with all staffing requirements, including Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), personnel register and training requirements
• Stable care in base groups with mentor structure

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD Hollands Midden of BSO Westergouwe in Gouda, conducted on 22 June 2026, shows a predominantly positive picture. The after-school care (BSO), part of Stichting Quadrant with 126 places for children aged 4 to 13, is located in Kindcentrum Westergouwe. All investigated domains – pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and accommodation – meet the statutory requirements. The pedagogical practice shows that staff communicate sensitively, adequately guide children in social interactions and provide structure. The accommodation offers sufficient indoor and outdoor space, spread across two floors. No violations or areas for improvement have been identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.