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About this care
BSO De Cirkel is part of Kindcentrum De Cirkel and is located at Brittenburg 50 in the Plaswijck district of Gouda. We provide after-school care for children aged 4 to 12 who attend De Cirkel primary school. Our childcare is located within the school building, so children can go straight to a familiar place after school.
When children arrive, they are always given something to drink and eat. This is a nice moment to unwind from the school day and share what they have experienced. Then they can choose to play together, relax alone or take part in activities. We work with a different theme each month. The activities are linked to this theme and we take the age and interests of the children into account. During school holidays we are open all day and adapt the programme to give it a holiday feel.
Our after-school care has two spacious rooms that are furnished like a home. We have access to two school playgrounds and an outdoor area where children can play to their heart's content. The cooperation with De Cirkel primary school is excellent, making the transition from school to childcare smooth.
We work according to the Pedagogical Heart of Kind&Co Ludens. This means we give children space to be themselves, discover and grow. We believe that play is learning and provide a rich environment with challenging materials. Together we form a small community where we care for each other.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 13, 2026
Strengths
- Relaxed, open atmosphere with emotionally safe children
- Active involvement of children in activities, such as pouring their own drinks
- Clear rules and agreements that are applied consistently
- Staff members hold valid qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) declarations
- Annual coaching for all staff members by the pedagogical policy officer
- The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is up to date and known to staff
Summary
The annual inspection of after-school care (BSO) De Cirkel in Gouda, conducted on 13 July 2026, shows that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. The after-school care (buitenschoolse opvang/BSO), part of Stichting Kind & Co Ludens, accommodates 60 children aged 4 to 12 years and is housed in a primary school. The inspection assessed pedagogical climate, staff and groups, and safety and health. All areas were evaluated positively. The pedagogical practice is characterized by a relaxed, open atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe. Staff members apply clear rules and actively involve children in activities. The staff holds valid qualifications and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) declarations, and the pedagogical policy officer provides annual coaching. The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is known and was recently discussed at a training session. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The previous inspection in November 2025 revealed a shortcoming regarding the reporting duty, which has since been resolved.
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