Woest Zuid Xenios

Strengths

• There is considerable attention to staff training and team building, with 2 pedagogical policy staff/coaches and 1 programme manager
• The pedagogical policy is well developed with clear base groups, staff deployment and considerations for children's needs
• All childcare professionals hold appropriate diplomas and certificates of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG)
• The accommodation comfortably meets the requirements: 441 m² of indoor space and sufficient outdoor space for 96 children
• Good emergency backup cover is arranged with staff from the hockey club and a nearby location within 15 minutes
• Parents and the parent committee have been informed and involved in the expansion in a timely manner

Summary

GGD Amsterdam conducted an application-based investigation on 22 April 2026 at Woest Zuid Xenios, an after-school care (BSO) facility in Amsterdam. The location is moving within the same building (hockey club Xenios) and expanding from 44 to 96 childcare places. The investigation consisted of document review, site visit and interviews. The GGD concludes that the location will reasonably meet the quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The location has strong points in the areas of pedagogical policy, personnel policy and accommodation. The advice to the municipality is positive: grant permission for operation.