VesperCare - SO de Strandwacht

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice safeguards all four pedagogical basic objectives
• Staff provide sensitive, responsive care with individual attention for children with additional care needs
• Clear structure through visual support (pictograms, timer, name lists)
• Good preparation of children for departure through parent communication
• Sufficient and appropriately qualified staff with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) certificates
• Spacious indoor and outdoor areas meeting quality requirements
• Active efforts to recruit a parent committee and good alternative parent engagement

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 4 December 2025 at VesperCare - SO de Strandwacht in Den Haag shows a well-functioning after-school care (BSO+) for children aged 4-12 with additional care needs from special primary education. The location, housed in primary school De Strandwacht since August 2025, meets all statutory quality requirements. No violations were identified. The pedagogical practice was assessed positively: staff provide emotional safety, structure, and individual attention. Personnel hold the correct qualifications and Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG). The accommodation comfortably meets the requirements. The holder is making active efforts to establish a parent committee and keeps parents well informed. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.