Waldorfhaus Dorus Rijkers

Strengths

• Staff registration and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) verification are in order
• Staff members meet qualification and language requirements
• Staff-to-child ratios comply with regulations
• Safety and health policy is being followed
• The pedagogical policy officer is being deployed sufficiently

Shortcomings

• Improve cooperation and communication between staff members in the group
• Ensure better structure and oversight during busy periods
• Train staff in sensitive and responsive interaction with children
• Ensure all children are adequately reached during activities

Violations

• Pedagogical policy: practice does not align with the established policy plan (Art. 1.49/1.50(1) and (2) Childcare Act; Art. 12(1) Childcare Quality Decree)
• Pedagogical practice: insufficient emotional safety, personal competence, and social competence for children (Art. 1.49/1.50(1) and (2) Childcare Act; Art. 11 Childcare Quality Decree)

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond on 31 March 2026 at after-school care (BSO) Waldorfhaus Dorus Rijkers in Rotterdam reveals a mixed picture. The location complies with staffing matters, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registration, and safety policy, but has serious shortcomings in the pedagogical climate. During observation, significant unrest arose at a joint mealtime with 24 children. The staff members communicated with insufficient sensitivity, provided too little structure, did not work as a team, and responded inadequately to children who were left out. Some children were unable to eat or drink due to the chaotic situation. The provider acknowledges this as incidental, but the Municipal Health Service (GGD) has determined that the pedagogical policy and practice do not comply with the law. No recovery offer was made; the GGD advises enforcement action.