Kindercentrum De Bengels B.V.

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is comprehensive and concrete, with a location-specific work plan covering all mandatory components
• The pedagogical practice provides children with social-emotional security and stimulates their development
• Administration is fully digitised and directly accessible
• All staff members hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) declarations, have the correct qualifications, and meet the IKK language proficiency requirement
• The safety and health policy is location-specific and discussed in team meetings
• The indoor and outdoor play spaces comfortably exceed the legal requirements
• Parents are extensively informed through multiple channels
• There is good emergency backup coverage due to the daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) being located in the same building

Shortcomings

• Staff knowledge of the mandatory reporting, consultation, and disclosure obligations could be improved; the role of the confidential inspector is less familiar to employees

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection report dated 20 November 2025 concerns an unannounced investigation following registration of after-school care (BSO) De Bengels in Nederweert, part of Kindercentrum De Bengels B.V. The location offers 20 places for children aged 4–13 and shares the building with a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) under the same operator. The GGD concludes that the facility meets all assessed requirements under the Childcare Act. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.