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About this care
Welcome to Zo op het Podium, our after-school care (BSO) location in Steenbergen! We are located within the Het Podium school building, alongside Maria Regina Primary School. This means children from grade 3 can walk straight from their classroom to our BSO without leaving the building – safe and familiar.
Our focus is on fun, growth, and connection. We work with three age groups: the Sprinters (4-6 years), the Steppers (5-8 years), and the Skaters (7-12 years). Each group has its own space tailored to their world of experience. The Sprinters enjoy their cozy corners, while the Steppers and Skaters gather in our bright, spacious communal area. There’s even a chillpit for relaxing with a book or just taking a break.
We believe children learn best by doing. That’s why we offer daily themed activities. Think sports and games in our own gym, cooking in our child-friendly kitchen island, creative crafts, drama, and dance. Children are encouraged to help decide how their afternoon unfolds, learning to make choices and building self-confidence.
During school holidays, we organize a vacation program full of adventures. We use not only our own spaces but also the school’s playrooms and playground. There’s always something new to discover and experience!
Our pedagogical staff are ready every day with a smile and attention for each child. We believe it’s important for children to be themselves and feel safe to grow. Through our parent app, we keep parents updated on all their children’s adventures.
Zo op het Podium is more than just childcare. It’s a place where children make lifelong friends, discover new things, and look forward to coming back. We make every day a celebration!Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 8, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy and practice fully compliant with statutory requirements
- All staff correctly registered, qualified, and meeting language proficiency requirements
- Sufficient and stable staffing with structural coaching by pedagogical policy staff
- Spacious, safe, and age-appropriate indoor and outdoor areas
- Clear base groups (max 30 children) with fixed mentors
Summary
GGD West-Brabant conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 8 September 2025 at after-school care (BSO) Zo op het Podium at Waterlinie 5 in Steenbergen. The location provides care for up to 80 children aged 4-13, divided across three base groups. All assessed quality requirements (pedagogical climate, staff and groups, accommodation) are fully met. The pedagogical policy is clearly documented and the four pedagogical basic goals (emotional security, personal and social competencies, values and norms) are safeguarded. All staff hold valid Certificates of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag), correct diplomas, and meet the language proficiency requirement. The staff-to-child ratio is in order and sufficient qualified coaching is available. The premises are safe, spacious, and appropriately furnished; indoors there are 631 m² and outdoors there is a dedicated safe playground plus schoolyard available. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality of Steenbergen is advised not to take enforcement action.
Reviews
Leuke kinderopvang. Enthousiaste juffen die zorgen voor een prima begeleiding. Nadeel is de bereikbaarheid. Vaak erg druk met auto’s.
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