't Belhameltje - BSO de Kakels

Strengths

• Child-centered approach by staff
• Wide range of play materials and activities appropriate for ages 4-13
• Good attention to emergency response (BHV) and pediatric first aid at opening and closing times
• Well-functioning parent committee with five members
• Good information provision to parents via parent portal and website
• Adequate complaints procedure and connection to independent disputes committee

Violations

• Insufficient knowledge of pedagogical policy plan among new team (resolved)
• Insufficient implementation of safety and health policy among new staff (resolved)
• Insufficient knowledge and use of reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse (resolved)

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 5 February 2026 at after-school care (BSO) 't Belhameltje - BSO de Kakels in Beltrum. The location provides care for 33 children aged 4-13. Although the overall impression was positive with child-centered practices and a wide range of activities, three violations were identified with new staff: insufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan, the safety and health policy, and the reporting code for domestic violence. The provider received a recovery offer and responded adequately with additional meetings, deeper coverage in the induction program, and assessment during probationary review meetings. All violations have been resolved. The parent committee functions well and there have been no complaints. The advice to the municipality of Berkelland is: no enforcement action.