Didjeridoe

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy and practice are in order; children feel emotionally safe and are playfully challenged
• All staff members hold the correct diplomas and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG)
• Indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, more than sufficient, and age-appropriately arranged
• Staff-to-child ratio is generally correct
• Documentation and registration are in order

Shortcomings

• Ensure the number of children per base group never exceeds 30
• Better align the distinction between base groups in policy and in practice

Violations

• On 4 February 2025, 31 children were present in the Skippy base group, while the maximum is 30 (Article 1.50(2) of the Childcare Act, Article 18 of the Childcare Quality Decree)

Summary

BSO Didjeridoe on Mahlersingel in Rotterdam provides after-school care (buitenschoolse opvang/BSO) to 131 children aged 4-13. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 4 February 2025. The pedagogical climate, staff, premises, and most quality requirements were found to be satisfactory. One violation was identified: on the day of inspection, 31 children were in the Skippy group, while the statutory maximum group size is 30. The location manager stated this resulted from a colleague's illness and temporary redistribution of children. The GGD advises the municipality to take enforcement action, as the stability of care for children is not fully assured. No recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made; the operator indicated in writing that planning will be improved to prevent recurrence.