Madelief Kinderopvang

Strengths

• Sensitive, responsive approach to children
• Children are given freedom of choice and opportunities to rest
• Use of hand gestures to create more calm in the group
• Clear group rules and encouragement of social skills through role play
• Safe outings and outdoor play with safety vests, first aid kit and phone
• Staff are familiar with the domestic violence reporting protocol
• Safe, clean and challengingly designed indoor and outdoor spaces

Shortcomings

• Include or reference a specific work instruction for BSO outdoor play in the general safety policy

Summary

Madelief Kinderopvang BSO at Wiardi Beckmanstraat 17 in Amsterdam received an unannounced annual inspection visit on 24 July 2025. The location provides after-school care (BSO) for up to 22 children aged 4-13. The report concludes that all statutory quality requirements are met; no violations were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) praised the pedagogical climate: staff are sensitive, children are given freedom of choice (fruit, water, rest), hand gestures are used to promote calm, and group rules are clearly explained. Safety is well arranged: outings and outdoor play are conducted with safety vests, a first aid kit, attendance list and phone, and staff are familiar with the domestic violence reporting protocol. The spaces are safely, cleanly and challengingly designed with themed corners such as an airport. Point for improvement: the specific work instruction for BSO outdoor play is missing from the general policy; inclusion or reference is recommended. No recovery offer was needed. The GGD advises the municipality to take note of the report only.