BSO Theo Thijssenschool
After-school careβ’Amsterdamβ’LRK 651612640
Details updated on 15 September 2026
Features
About this care
BSO Theo Thijssenschool is an in-house after-school care facility located in the renovated school building at Anjeliersstraat 157 in the heart of Amsterdam's Jordaan district. We exclusively provide care for students of our own school, ensuring children remain in their familiar environment. During the 2021 renovation, we created specially designed BSO spaces on the top floor: a cozy, playful and challenging environment where every child can thrive.
Our unique concept is characterized by close collaboration between school and after-school care. Our pedagogical staff work as classroom assistants in the kindergarten groups during school hours, ensuring the youngest children always see familiar faces. This continuous learning line creates optimal alignment between school time and after-school care. Parents appreciate this approach: during our first parent satisfaction survey, we received an average rating of 8.3.
We operate with three horizontal groups. In De Uil and De Reiger, children aged 4 to 7 are cared for (maximum 22 children per group), while De Specht is for children aged 7 to 13 (maximum 24 children). After school, we start with a shared meal of fruit and drinks. Children can then choose from various activities such as crafts, sports, cooking or computer activities. During holidays, we offer an adapted program with fun outings and activities from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Our BSO is fully managed in-house, meaning we can directly respond to the needs of our children and parents. Communication between pedagogical staff and teachers is intensive, with daily information exchange about each child's development and well-being. This creates a safe and familiar place where children enjoy coming to.Read more
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: October 16, 2025
Strengths
- Intensive collaboration with the school: children are collected immediately after school without requiring transport
- Spacious and varied selection of indoor and outdoor play equipment, tailored to age and interests
- Children are given extensive freedom of choice and responsibility (own drawing book, chore duties, independence contract)
- Parent committee very satisfied with activities, communication and safety
- All staff members hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), appropriate diploma and IKK language certificate
Shortcomings
- Parent committee regulations were initially unsigned and lacked term duration and number of members; rectified immediately after consultation
Summary
BSO Theo Thijssenschool provides after-school care (BSO) for up to 90 children aged 4-12 in the school building at Anjeliersstraat 157, Amsterdam. The location works intensively with the primary school: all pedagogical staff members also serve as classroom assistants, meaning children are collected immediately after school without requiring transport. There are four base groups, an atelier, games room and quiet room; outdoors there is a natural playground with climbing equipment, football cage and basketball. Children choose which activities they participate in (sports, creative or free play); children aged 8 and above may play independently at agreed locations with a signed independence contract, provided they report their whereabouts. The parent committee (3 members) is satisfied with the broad range of activities, committed staff and safety. All staff members hold a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), diploma and meet the IKK language requirement. The annual inspection assessed pedagogical climate, staff, safety, accommodation and parental rights; all quality requirements are met.
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