Kindcentrum de Compaan

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice meets requirements: staff know children personally, provide warm individual attention, and tailor activities to needs
• Positive group atmosphere with attention to children's self-reliance and relaxation
• Good communication with parents through multiple channels and up-to-date information on the website
• Administration is complete and available in a timely manner
• Safety and health policy is elaborated and up to date

Violations

• Unsafe emergency backup arrangement: staff member had no work phone, no list with names and phone numbers of backup contacts, and unclear who serves as backup on school-free days
• Ventilation problem in group room: windows with external sun blinds could not be opened simultaneously for airing, causing temperature and CO2 levels to become unacceptably high in summer
• Group room not appropriately set up for 4-12 year-olds: missing bench for rest periods, and room was fully arranged as a toddler group without after-school care (BSO)-appropriate corners

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Twente inspection report of 8 December 2025 concerns an unannounced investigation following registration with after-school care (BSO) Kindcentrum de Compaan in Almelo. The location provides care for a maximum of 22 children aged 4 to 12 years in a base group. The inspection showed that pedagogical practice is strong: staff know the children well, provide individual attention, and create a positive atmosphere. Children are given room for self-direction and relaxation. However, three violations were identified for which a recovery offer was issued on 11 December 2025. These concerned an unsafe emergency backup arrangement (no work phone, no clear list), poor ventilation in the group room due to conflicting sun blinds, and a setup not appropriate for 4-12 year-olds in the toddler room being used. The operator successfully remedied all violations before the deadline of 11 January 2026. All assessed requirements have been met. The advice to the municipal executive is: no enforcement action.