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About this care
Welcome to BSO De Berk, located at Martinusweg 29 in the quiet village of Herwen. We are part of ELMO-Kinderopvang and have provided trusted after-school care for up to 16 children aged 4 to 12 since 1 January 2014. Our homely building is situated in a peaceful spot in the municipality of Rijnwaarden, giving children a safe and familiar place to play, relax and discover new things after school.
At De Berk we work from one clear principle: every child is free to be themselves. We offer calm and structure, but also room for personal initiative. The group is intentionally kept small so that we truly know every youngster and can respond to what he or she needs that day. That may mean romping together in our green garden, heading to the creative corner for crafts, or simply resting on the sofa with a book. The atmosphere is homely and informal, just like children experience at home.
We work closely with parents and with Basisschool Sprankel, only 320 metres away. Children are collected safely and walk or cycle together to our location. Other schools in the immediate area can also be served by arrangement. During holidays and teacher-training days we offer extra care so that parents can continue to combine work or appointments without worry.
BSO De Berk is registered in the National Childcare Register under number 134865492. For questions or a no-obligation introductory visit please contact us at herwen@elmo-kinderopvang.nl or 0316-248852. We warmly invite you to come and see how pleasant it is to be part of De Berk.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 27, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented and known to staff
- Spacious indoor play area (60.7 m², exceeding the required 56 m²)
- Good outdoor play area with varied play equipment
- All staff registered in the childcare personnel register
- Qualified first aider always present
- Mentor system for all children
- Good stability in care with fixed base groups
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an annual inspection on 27 January 2026 at BSO De Berk in Herwen, part of ELMO-kinderopvang. The location provides care for up to 16 children aged 4 to 12 years in community centre De Cluse. All examined quality requirements have been met: pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and accommodation. The staff are well informed about the pedagogical policy, the group room comfortably exceeds requirements (60.7 m²), and there is sufficient outdoor play space via the adjacent playing field and schoolyard. All employees are registered in the childcare personnel register and there is always someone with a valid first aid certificate present. Historically, there was a violation in June 2024 (no valid first aid certificate), which was lifted in November 2024. There was also a recovery offer for the pedagogical policy in 2025, which has since been resolved.
Reviews
Super mooi binnen en buiten mooi uitzicht! Heerlijk eten en drinken! Prijs kwaliteit perfect. 👌🏻
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