ROOTS Buitenavonturen BSO B.V.

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy clearly visible in practice
• Emotionally safe environment with attention to individual children
• Challenging outdoor nature activities that stimulate development
• Good communication between staff regarding supervision
• Sufficient qualified staff with first aid certificates
• Proactive approach to safety risks such as working with tools and transportation
• Good arrangement for emergency backup staffing

Shortcomings

• Staff need to be better informed about the option to consult with the confidential inspector and their duty to report when there are suspicions concerning the holder

Summary

ROOTS Buitenavonturen BSO B.V. in Amsterdam is an after-school care (BSO) for a maximum of 24 children, located in the Avonturenbos in Geinpark. The childcare focuses on outdoor play and adventures in nature. The inspection of 31 March 2026 shows that the location meets all assessed quality requirements. The pedagogical and safety policy is clearly visible in practice. There are 3 age-based base groups (camps) with sufficient qualified staff. Children are cared for in an emotionally safe environment and stimulated in their development through challenging activities. One improvement point was identified: staff are insufficiently aware of the possibility to consult with the confidential inspector and their duty to report when the holder is involved in suspicions of child abuse. The holder responded to this immediately by putting it on the agenda and updating the training, which has been assessed as satisfactory. No recovery offer was made.