Speel-Mere

Name: Speel-Mere
Address: Paletlaan 56, Almere, 1339GA, NL
Telephone: +31 0365323422
Rating: 4.3

4.3

After-school care•Almere•LRK 105582979

Features

Ages4–12 years

Opening hours06:30–18:30, Monday-Friday

Total capacityLarge (60 child places)

Preschool educationYes

Group structureHorizontal

Organic foodYes

Half days possibleYes

Use of appYes

Outside playgroundYes

Spoken languagesDutch, English

About this care

Speel-Mere is a childcare organization located at Paletlaan 56 in Almere. The location offers various forms of childcare, including after-school care (BSO) for children aged 4 to 12. The BSO at Speel-Mere is designed to provide children with a safe and stimulating environment after school. We focus on offering peace and structure after a busy school day, while also providing space for relaxation and development. Our pedagogical staff guide children in activities that match their interests and developmental level. The location is part of Speel-Mere B.V., an organization that has been active in childcare in Almere for many years.

Amenities

Gezonde voeding

Luiers

Slaapzaal

Buitenspeelplaats

Binnenspeelruimte

Learning materials

Beveiligingssysteem

App

Emergency backup

Verlengde openingstijden

Tweetalig

Bijz. behoeftes ondersteuning

Baby ruimte

Huiswerkbegeleiding

Speeltuin

Luchtzuivering

Activities

Gestructureerde activiteiten

Knutselen

Taalontwikkeling

Buitenspelen

Muziek

GGD Inspection

Improvements needed

Inspection date: January 12, 2026

Strengths

Shortcomings

Violations

After-school care (BSO) Speel-Mere meets all assessed requirements under the Childcare Act. The care is characterized by a relaxed atmosphere, clearly visible pedagogical policy, and adequate staffing levels.

Strengths

Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the groups
Pedagogical policy is well implemented in practice
Reggio Emilia vision is visible in the environment and approach
Appropriate group structure with age-appropriate activities
Sufficient and suitable spaces (226.88 m² indoor space)
Correct staffing levels according to qualified staff-child ratios
Good cooperation with parents on fruit and vegetable preparation

Shortcomings

Update mentor assignments in parent portal following staff changes

Summary

The annual inspection of BSO Speel-Mere in Almere, conducted on 12 January 2026, shows that the after-school care (BSO) meets all assessed requirements. The three base groups (Dots, Stars and Stripes) provide care for 60 children aged 4 to 12 years. The inspection found a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, with the pedagogical policy clearly visible in practice. The location works with annual themes and draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia vision. One point of attention was identified: due to recent staff changes, the mentor assignments in the parent portal are not correct everywhere. The provider has indicated that this will be corrected immediately and that safeguarding for future changes will be tightened. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.

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Paletlaan 56, 1339GA Almere

Phone

+31 0365323422

info@speelmere.nl

Website

www.speelmere.nl

LRK number

105582979