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About this care
BSO Helmgras is located at Kindcentrum Helmgras, Het Korte Land 3 in Castricum. We provide after-school care for up to 66 children aged 4 to 12. Our national register number (LRK) is 100639914 and we are supervised by the GGD Hollands Noorden.
Children’s free choice is central to our approach. A fixed daily structure offers stability, while activities are tailored to spark curiosity and encourage discovery. Our qualified pedagogical staff guide the children with care and attention so they feel safe and at home.
Parents can indicate on our registration form if they wish to join the parent committee. This committee has an important advisory role and can be reached at ocbso.helmgras@tabijn.nl. The committee advises on holiday schedules, safety policies, food, hygiene and price changes, and organises an annual celebration.
For questions about childcare, placement or changes, please contact Tabijn’s customer service team during office hours on 0251-727284 or planning.opvang@tabijn.nl. For direct contact with the location, call 0251-650864 or email opvanghelmgras@tabijn.nl.Read more
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: July 13, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical practice offers children opportunities for relaxation and freedom of choice in activities
- Staff actively guide positive interactions and children's social skills
- Personnel correctly registered in the childcare persons register with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- All staff meet qualification requirements and language proficiency requirement (IKK)
- Pedagogical policy worker/coach is sufficiently deployed; staff receive annual coaching
Violations
- Pedagogical policy plan lacked a concrete description of merging base groups, resulting in a lack of stability for children (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection of after-school care (BSO) Helmgras in Castricum, conducted on 13 July 2026, presents a predominantly positive picture. The after-school care accommodates 140 children aged 4 to 13 years in 6 base groups. The pedagogical practice performs well: children can relax after school, choose activities suited to their interests, and receive positive guidance in social interactions. Personnel matters are also in order: all staff are registered in the childcare persons register, hold the correct qualifications, and meet the language proficiency requirement. The pedagogical policy worker/coach is sufficiently deployed and staff receive annual coaching. However, one violation was identified: the pedagogical policy plan lacked a concrete description of merging base groups, resulting in a lack of stability for children. Following a recovery offer, the provider revised the policy plan and the requirements are now met.
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