Dikkedeur Bethlehemstraat

Strengths

• Complete and well-organised administration with written agreements
• Detailed pedagogical policy with practical workbooks
• Pedagogical practice meets all requirements for emotional safety, and personal and social competence
• Staff meet qualification requirements and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) obligations
• Correct staff-to-child ratio with arranged backup coverage
• Up-to-date safety and health policy with concrete risk analyses
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space, appropriately furnished
• Parents are well informed via website, including complaints procedure and disputes committee

Violations

• The duty to report, consult, and file official notifications is not fully known to all staff members: one professional was unaware that in case of suspected abuse or mistreatment by the holder, the childcare trust inspector can be contacted

Summary

Dikkedeur Bethlehemstraat is an after-school care (BSO) in Rotterdam for children aged 4 to 13 years with 24 registered places. The unannounced inspection visit on 9 October 2025 showed that the location meets statutory requirements on virtually all aspects, including administration, pedagogical policy and practice, staff qualifications, safety policy, and accommodation. One violation was identified: a professional was unaware that in case of suspected abuse or mistreatment by the holder, the childcare trust inspector could be contacted. The holder provided a response, stating that the staff member could locate the information and that the inspection conclusion was based on a single question to one person.