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About this care
Welcome to Freekids Zaandam XL, our after-school care located at Cello 1 in Zaandam. As part of Freekids, a trusted name in the Zaan region with over 30 years of experience in childcare, we provide professional after-school care for children aged 4 to 12. Our location is specially designed to offer children a safe and stimulating environment after a busy school day.
We understand that parents seek flexible and reliable childcare that aligns with their work schedules and their child's development. Therefore, we offer care from Monday to Friday, where children are picked up from various primary schools in the area after school. Our pedagogical staff are ready to welcome the children with a personal approach and guide them in their development.
At Freekids Zaandam XL, fun, personal attention, and professionalism are central. We provide a homely atmosphere where children can relax, play, and discover new things. Our activities are tailored to the age and interests of the children, utilizing our spacious and secure location. We work with the digital system Kindplanner, which allows parents to easily register and deregister their child, and through which we share daily photos and messages about their child's experiences.
For more information or a no-obligation tour, please contact us at zaandam@freekids.nl or call 075 - 6570288. We warmly welcome you to get to know our location and experience the atmosphere.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 7, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is concrete and is implemented well
- Children experience emotional safety and are given structure
- Staff effectively guide children in social interactions
- The pedagogical coach is sufficiently deployed and qualified
Shortcomings
- Ensure that all adults present have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are entered in the persons register
- Child count must be clear at all times for all staff members
Violations
- Two sports staff members present without a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and without being linked to the persons register
- Staff were unable to state the exact number of children present and did not count in accordance with their own policy
Summary
Freekids Zaandam (BSO) at Cello 1 provides after-school care (BSO) for up to 100 children aged 4-13. The inspection took place on 7 August 2025. The pedagogical climate is good: the policy is clear, staff implement it consistently, and children experience emotional safety and learn social skills. Two violations were identified. Two sports staff members without a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and without being linked to the persons register were present. Child counting was also not carried out in accordance with the organization's own policy; staff did not know the exact number of children present. The organization immediately announced that all external staff members would be registered going forward and that the counting protocol would be tightened. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Zaanstad to take enforcement action.
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