De Schaapskooi

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice is strong: staff members communicate calmly and kindly with children
• Four pedagogical basic goals are visible in practice
• Children are treated with respect and stimulated in their development
• Clear group rules established together with children
• Sufficient qualified staff present
• Administration and written agreements in order

Shortcomings

• Website is outdated and inspection report is not easily findable for parents
• Link to LRK (Childcare Register) on website does not work
• Outdoor area could be further equipped with play equipment

Violations

• The safety and health policy contained insufficient concrete agreements, responsibilities and safety measures for trips outside the childcare center (forest, football field, playgrounds)

Summary

Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gelderland-Zuid inspected after-school care (BSO) De Schaapskooi in Brakel on 28 April 2026. The location generally meets the quality requirements. The pedagogical practice is strong, with attention for emotional safety and social skills. One violation was identified: the safety and health policy contained insufficient concrete agreements for trips outside the childcare center. Following a recovery offer with a deadline of 3 June 2026, the provider remedied this by drawing up a protocol. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.