Sterrenwacht

Strengths

• Good pedagogical climate with sensitive communication and respect for children
• Staff stimulate children's independence and personal competence
• Sufficient qualified staff with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and pediatric first aid certification
• Safety and health policy is comprehensive and evaluated
• Parents are well informed through website, parent portal and intake conversations
• Sufficient indoor and outdoor space for the number of childcare places

Shortcomings

• The lobby could be arranged in a more child- and activity-oriented way
• Additional play materials were planned and have since been purchased (indoor and outdoor)
• A parent complaint was addressed somewhat late due to miscommunication

Summary

BSO Sterrenwacht in Zoetermeer, part of Stichting Junis, was inspected on 23 June 2026 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Haaglanden. This was the first inspection visit since opening on 7 April 2026. The inspection took place earlier than scheduled due to signals regarding pedagogical climate, activity offerings, cross-location care and complaint handling. The location is housed in primary school De Vijf Pilaren and has 44 childcare places, currently with a maximum of 11 children per day. No violations were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.