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About this care
Hero BSO Velserstraat 55 is a warm and safe after-school care facility located in the heart of Haarlem. We are part of Stichting Hero kindercentra and provide care for up to 120 children aged 4 to 12 years. Our location is situated on the ground floor of primary school De Werkschuit, allowing children to stay in their familiar school environment after classes end.
Every afternoon we offer a varied activity program. Children can get creative in our craft studio, enjoy physical activities in the gym, or play outside on the spacious school playground. Our qualified pedagogical staff pick up the children from school and guide them to our BSO space. Here they have the freedom to play, relax, and make new friends.
For younger children (4-6 years) we provide a protected environment where they can get used to after-school care. Older children (7-12 years) receive more challenges and freedom to choose their own activities. We work closely with parents and the school to ensure our care meets each child's individual needs.
Our BSO is open on school days from the end of school until 18:30. During school holidays and study days we offer full-day care from 7:30 to 18:30. For more information or registration, please contact us at team.velserstraat55BSO@herokindercentra.nl or call 023-2010174.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: December 16, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is concrete and is well implemented in practice
- Staff act sensitively, responsively, and in a structured manner
- Pleasant group atmosphere in which children feel at ease
- All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG)
- All staff receive annual coaching from a qualified pedagogical coach
- Good cooperation with the primary school and flexible solutions for space shortages
Summary
Hero BSO Velserstraat 55 in Haarlem, an after-school care (BSO) for 120 children aged 4–9, was inspected unannounced on 16 December 2025 by GGD Kennemerland. The location meets all assessed quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate and personnel. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: staff act sensitively and responsively, there is a pleasant atmosphere, and children are encouraged in their social development. All staff members hold appropriate qualifications and Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG). Due to staff shortages, a temporary hold on new children applies on Mondays (maximum 10 children per staff member). The Bavianen base group temporarily used the library due to an odor nuisance in their own room. The primary school is admitting more children with special needs; the pedagogical coach is additionally involved in this.
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