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About this care
At Zand op de Mat, we offer small-scale, homely childcare at three locations in Arnhem. Our daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV), located in Heijendaal care center, provides year-round care for children from 0 to 4 years old. Here we create a warm and safe environment where children feel cherished and supported. We work with natural materials and place great value on a healthy environment, offering children challenging play materials in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Our preschool/toddler care, located in the Calluna, provides care for toddlers from 2 to 4 years old during school weeks and school hours. Here we stimulate toddler development through play and interaction in a safe and inviting environment. The after-school care (BSO), located in the Heijenoordschool, offers care after school and during holidays for school children from 4 to 12 years old. We offer a varied range of activities, with lots of attention for outdoor play and the use of natural materials.
At Zand op de Mat, we find it important that children feel at home and can develop optimally. We work respectfully with each other and our environment, and provide healthy nutrition. Our outdoor spaces invite climbing, scrambling and imaginative play, and we encourage children to spend lots of time outside. We are proud of our natural play environment and the warm atmosphere we create for all children who come to us.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 8, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical approach 'Positive Discipline' is applied consistently in practice
- Permanent staff members on fixed days provide stability
- Good implementation of safety measures, including up-to-date policy and risk discussions in team meetings
- Satisfied parent committee regarding quality and information provision
- Correct staffing levels and mentorship for all children
Summary
BSO Zand op de Mat in Arnhem is an after-school care (BSO) for a maximum of 41 children (ages 4-13), located in the Heijenoordschool since August 2024. The annual inspection of 8 January 2026 shows that the location fully complies with all quality requirements. The pedagogical approach based on 'Positive Discipline' is well executed: staff members are friendly yet firm, set clear boundaries, and create a safe climate. Staffing is properly arranged, including mentorship for all children and good documentation. Safety and health policy is up-to-date and applied in practice, with concrete measures such as headcounts when entering and exiting and risk discussions in team meetings. The parent committee is satisfied with permanent staff members, creative interior design, and varied holiday programmes. No violations or areas for improvement have been identified.
Reviews
Fantastische, kleinschalige kinderopvang. Elke dag wordt er lekker buiten gespeeld, gezongen, gedanst en samen gelezen. De kinderen krijgen veel vrijh...
Fijne medewerkers, lekker kleinschalig kdv met een bewuste natuurlijke visie
Kleinschalig en sfeervol kinderdagverblijf op een leuke locatie! Mijn dochter reageert elke dag enthousiast op de bewoners en medewerkers en andersom....
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