Paarden

Strengths

• Staff know each child by name and are aware of personal circumstances
• Children are given room for self-direction with available support from staff
• Pedagogical practice aligns with the four basic objectives of Riksen-Walraven
• Staff meet all training and language requirements
• Childcare personnel register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration are in order
• Pedagogical policy staff member is deployed adequately for coaching

Violations

• Pedagogical policy plan: concrete description of emotional safety was missing (aspects were confused with norms and values)
• Pedagogical policy plan: no concrete description of how parents and child are informed about the mentor
• Pedagogical policy plan: tasks and supervision of trainees were not described in concrete terms
• Safety and health policy: fire hazard due to towels behind washing machine/dryer in group room
• Safety and health policy: uncertainty regarding cleaning and towel replacement of shared toilets

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an annual inspection on 19 March 2026 at after-school care (BSO) Paarden in Berkhout, part of Stichting Kinderopvang West-Friesland. The location provides care for 24 children aged 7 to 13 years in the canteen of riding school Stal Liza. During the inspection, violations were initially identified in the areas of pedagogical policy and safety and health policy. Following a recovery offer, the provider took sufficient measures to meet all assessed requirements. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff know the children well and provide room for self-direction. The staff meet all qualification requirements and the childcare personnel register is in order.