De Groeidroom

Strengths

• Children feel emotionally safe and have trusting relationships with staff members
• Relaxed atmosphere in which children can be themselves
• Children are actively involved in planning activities and have a say in decisions
• Staff members know children's personal details and preferences
• Safe pickup routines with certified transport and safety vests
• Thematic activities with outings and guest lessons

Violations

• Pedagogical policy: insufficiently concrete description of parental referral to appropriate agencies for developmental concerns
• Pedagogical policy: missing description of how children are introduced to their assigned mentor
• Pedagogical policy: insufficiently concrete description of settling-in process for new base groups
• Safety and health policy: missing description of policy accessibility for staff members, interns, and volunteers

Summary

GGD Amsterdam conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 4 March 2026 at after-school care (BSO) De Groeidroom in Amsterdam, part of Stichting Impuls. The location provides care for a maximum of 24 children in 1 group with 3 permanent staff members. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: children feel emotionally safe, there is a relaxed atmosphere, and children are involved in activities. However, violations were identified in the pedagogical policy (insufficiently concrete descriptions of parental referral, mentor assignment, and settling-in process) and the safety and health policy (missing description of policy accessibility for employees). The provider successfully closed both recovery offers within the deadline. The GGD advises against imposing enforcement measures.