Features
About this care
BSO de Ark is located in primary school de Ark, on the border of Heemskerk and Beverwijk. We are a cozy location with a fixed team of three staff members who care for a maximum of 36 children every school day. Our BSO is specifically designed for children from primary school de Ark and primary school de Vlinder.
Our group spaces are arranged with different corners where children can play freely, build, or read. We make full use of all facilities the school offers: the gymnasium for sports activities, the technology room for creative and technical projects, the extensive schoolyard for outdoor play, and the library for quiet moments with a book.
At de Ark, 'doing things together' is central. We undertake many activities together, such as cooking together, playing an exciting board game, or a sports activity in the gym. Our pedagogical staff guide the children in their development and ensure a warm, safe environment where every child feels at home.
Our care hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 14:30 to 18:30. We work with a fixed team so that children see familiar faces and can build a close bond with our staff. Our goal is to make every afternoon a pleasant time where children can relax, play, and learn new things.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: October 27, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy and practice are satisfactory; children experience emotional safety
- Appropriate deployment of qualified staff and trainees
- Good communication with parents about the expansion via newsletter
- Parent committee sufficiently involved in changes
- New group room appropriately set up as a craft room
Shortcomings
- Evacuation drill for new group room still to be carried out in 2025 (to be checked in 2026)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland conducted an annual inspection on 27 October 2025 at after-school care (BSO) De Ark in Heemskerk, part of Stichting Welschap Kinderopvang. The location provides care for a maximum of 36 children (ages 4-13) and was recently expanded from 20 to 36 places. The inspection found that the location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, staff, safety, accommodation, and parental rights. The pedagogical practice provides sufficient emotional safety and developmental stimulation. It was noted that the planned evacuation drill for the new group room had not yet taken place, although it had been scheduled for 2025. The holder correctly informed parents and the parent committee about the expansion.
Reviews
Leuke en goede school.
Ik vind de school heel erg leuk
Hele goede school mijn zoon gaat er altijd met plezier heen
Fijne school, dochterlief gaat er altijd met plezier heen. Tijd voor het kind in niet te grote klassen.
Slechte school. Geen niveau. Heeeeel slecht en ongeinterresseerd bestuur.
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