Flexibele BSO Amberrosia

Strengths

• Pedagogical climate is positive: staff members pay attention to individual children and work according to policy
• An adult with a valid first aid certificate is always present
• Reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse is in place with correct content
• Children are cared for in stable base groups with fixed mentors
• Certificate of Conduct (VOG) checks and PRK registrations are in order

Shortcomings

• Procedure for combining groups could be described more concretely in the pedagogical policy
• Reporting protocol should be discussed more frequently in team meetings (was not reflected in meeting minutes)
• Parent committee remains an area for attention despite the provider's efforts

Violations

• One staff member does not meet the 2F language proficiency requirement under the Childcare Quality Act (IKK)
• Insufficiently qualified staff deployed (staff-child ratio not met due to language requirement)
• Safety and health policy lacks protocol for risks with serious consequences (burns, transgressive behaviour by staff member/provider)
• Insufficient evidence provided of how healthy indoor environment is ensured (CO2 monitors not in use at follow-up inspection)
• Staff have insufficient knowledge of situations in which they have a duty to report, consult, and file a formal complaint (addressed following recovery offer)
• Safety and health policy lacked concrete description of access for staff and parents (addressed following recovery offer)
• Provider insufficiently involves parents in matters on which they have advisory rights (fee changes, pedagogical policy)

Summary

The annual inspection of 7 April 2026 at BSO Amberrosia in Almere shows that the location does not meet all requirements. The after-school care (BSO) has two base groups for 40 children (ages 4–12). The pedagogical climate is a positive aspect, with staff paying attention to individual children and policy being discussed regularly. Valid first aid certificates are also in place, and the reporting protocol for domestic violence is present. However, multiple shortcomings were identified: one staff member does not meet the language requirement, insufficiently qualified staff have been deployed, the safety and health policy is incomplete, staff have inadequate knowledge of reporting and filing obligations, and parents are insufficiently involved in policy matters. Following a recovery offer of 7 May 2026, two points were addressed (policy access and MOA knowledge), but not all shortcomings. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises enforcement action.