Our After-School Care (BSO)
Why choose After-School Care at CompaNanny?
At CompaNanny’s After-School Care (in Dutch: BSO), we provide childcare for primary school children aged 4 to 12: on school day afternoons, on study days and during school holidays. Our BSO is a welcoming and stimulating place where your child can relax after a long day at school and gain new experiences.
Whether your child prefers sports or cooking, recharges with a book or with a ball, enjoys playing alone or with friends, or likes to be challenged with a creative or technical activity: there is always something to do at our BSO that matches your child’s age, needs and interests. Together with the children, our Childcare Professionals create a safe environment where each child can be themselves and develop at their own pace, in their own way.
We focus on discovering talents, independence, healthy nutrition, outdoor play and connection with nature. Our pedagogical vision forms the foundation of everything we do, based on our belief: The most beautiful thing a child can become is who they are.
Would you like to learn more about why CompaNanny is more than just childcare? You can read about it here!
Kim
Regional Quality Coach BSO
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“At our After-School Care, you see children grow in a different way than at school. Here, there is more space for individuality and social development, and they go on a journey of discovery to find out who they are and what their talents are. Being able to contribute to children’s self-confidence, resilience and independence is what makes this work so rewarding for me!”
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What a day at our After-School Care looks like
A good start
Every afternoon, our Childcare Professionals pick up your child safely from school, either on foot or using our BSO bus. On study days and during school holidays, you bring your child to the BSO yourself. Upon arrival, we check in with your child to see how they are doing, what is on their mind, and what they feel like doing that afternoon / day.
Let’s go outside
Outdoor play is a regular part of our program. In addition to our own garden, we like to make use of the surrounding area, such as nearby football fields or an indoor sports hall. Both indoors and outdoors, there is room for challenging play, where your child can try new things and explore their own limits.
Time for a snack
Healthy nutrition is important for proper growth. That is why we offer mainly healthy meals and snacks. After being picked up from school, we eat crackers and raw vegetables together. On study days and during school holidays, we have a healthy lunch in the afternoon.
Time to explore
Throughout the day at our After-School Care, there is plenty of time to relax, play freely, or join in a variety of activities. Often, children have more opportunities at the BSO than at home, thanks to the wide range of play materials, the amount of space, and the presence of other children and Childcare Professionals. Your child can let their creativity and imagination run free and discover where their interests and talents lie.
Time for another snack
Playing and discovering new things takes a lot of energy. That is why there is a snack time at the end of the afternoon for a little boost. At the BSO, we also enjoy cooking and baking healthy treats together.
Time to say goodbye
After snack time, there is still time to play freely indoors or outdoors. Most of our locations close at 6:30 PM. When you pick up your child, the Childcare Professionals and your child will tell you all about their afternoon / day at the BSO.
Would you like to read more about what makes CompaNanny such a great childcare provider for children? You can find out on our page “What we offer children”.
Children have a say
At our After-School Care, we work with a consistent daily rhythm in broad terms. A clear rhythm provides, especially for younger children, a sense of structure, trust and calm. As your child grows older and their sense of autonomy becomes more important, they are given more freedom within this structure.
The way the afternoon / day is organised at the BSO is shaped as much as possible by the children’s own needs and ideas, too. Freedom of choice and child participation play an important role in this. Children are encouraged to think along and help make decisions about all kinds of things, such as new play materials, the activity programme and the rules. In this way, your child practises skills that they will need later in society, in a safe environment.
Would you like to learn more about the meaning and importance of child participation? You can read more in our blog (in Dutch).
What’s included at our After-School Care:
Pick-up service from school
Every afternoon, our Childcare Professionals safely pick up your child from school, either on foot or using our BSO bus. On each location page on our website, you can see which primary schools each location works with.
Healthy lunch and snacks
Every day, children receive fresh fruit, raw vegetables, nutritious snacks, and tea or water. On study days and during school holidays, we also provide a healthy lunch, often prepared by the children themselves!
Stimulating play materials & activities
Indoors and outdoors, we provide sustainable and engaging play materials suited to the world of BSO children. Our Childcare Professionals ensure a varied programme every day, and we also go outside every day.
Trips during the holidays
During school holidays, we organise fun and challenging workshops and trips, together with the children. Every summer, we put together a special summer programme tailored to current events and the children’s interests.
A trusted partner in parenting
Parenting is something we do together. We work closely with parents and are always happy to share our knowledge and experience with you.
Our team at the After-School Care
Our people make the difference. A team of engaged and experienced Childcare Professionals is ready each afternoon to ensure that your child feels at home and has the space to be themselves and explore the world. For you as a parent, they are your first point of contact. Together with the Branch Management, they form a strong team, supported by, among others, our Childcare Specialists and Regional Quality Coaches.
At our after-school care, we have a mix of Childcare Professionals with a (social) pedagogical background and those with a sports education, such as PABO, ALO or CIOS. They are both thinkers and doers, each bringing their own talents. This provides a rich variety of experiences, activities and guidance, and ensures diversity in role models, who play a valuable role in your child’s life.
Would you like to learn more about what makes our employees so special? Take a look at our “Who we are” page.
Maartje
Childcare Professional BSO
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“There is plenty of room for activities here, and I try to look at each theme through the eyes of the children.”
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Parenting together
As a parent, you often know better than anyone what your child’s needs, qualities and interests are. At the same time, each stage brings new challenges, especially during those formative years at primary school, which sometimes lead to questions about your toddler’s development and parenting.
That is why, at CompaNanny, we aim to work closely with you and share our knowledge and experience in parenting and child development with as many parents as possible. We are here not only for your child, but for you as well. We are happy to think along with you and align as much as possible with your wishes and needs, just as we do for your toddler.
Would you like to learn more about what makes CompaNanny such a great childcare provider for you as a parent, and the different ways we share our knowledge with you? You can read more on our page ‘What we offer parents’.
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Frequently asked questions about our After-School Care
What are the opening hours of the After-School Care?
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On school days, the after-school care is open in the afternoon from the closing time of the earliest-closing school the location works with. On study days and during school holidays, the after-school care is open all day. Because opening hours differ per location, we refer you to the location page of your chosen location for the exact times.
For how many weeks per year is after-school care available?
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Most locations offer care for 52 weeks per year. A few locations that are open 51 weeks per year are closed between Christmas and New Year. On the location pages, under the frequently asked questions, you can see how many weeks each location is open.
Do you offer full-day care during study days and school holidays?
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Yes, during school holidays or study days your child can attend our after-school care for the whole day. Holiday are always included. Each BSO contract also includes a prepaid hours card of 50 hours per school year, which can be used flexibly. You can, for example, use these hours for care on other days when school is closed, such as study days.
At our CompaNanny Mariënberg, Paasberg and Postpad locations, the pass is not included. At these branches, care on study days is already included in the contract.
Do you also offer Pre-School Care?
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Pre-school care (VSO) is not a standard service we offer at our After-School Care. At the moment, we only offer pre-school care at CompaNanny De Wadden, in the South of Haarlem. If you have questions about pre-school care, please contact our Planning & Placement team. They will be happy to help.
Which schools do you collaborate with for After-School Care?
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Each after-school care location works with nearby primary schools. For an overview of the primary schools a locations works with, please go to the location page on our website. If your child’s school is not listed, please contact our Planning & Placement team at info@compananny.nl or 020 - 417 01 17. They will be happy to help.
Does my Daycare contract automatically become an After-School Care contract?
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No, this does not happen automatically. If you are interested in one of our after-school care (BSO) locations, it is important to register in time. Each BSO works with specific primary schools. On each location page, you can find an overview of the primary schools from which we collect children for the BSO. If your school is not listed, please contact our Planning & Placement team at info@compananny.nl or 020 - 417 01 17. They will be happy to help.
My child is about to start school, do I need to cancel my daycare or kindergarten contract myself?
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A contract for daycare or kindergarten automatically ends the day before your child turns 4 years old. You only need to cancel if you want to stop earlier. Cancellation can be done via info@compananny.nl with one calendar month’s notice. If you would like to use our after-school care from the moment your child starts school, don’t forget to register in time. This can be done via the registration form on our website.
How can I register my child?
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You can register your child free of charge and without obligation via the registration form on our website. This does not commit you to anything. After submitting the form, you will immediately receive a confirmation by email. Within 1 to 3 working days, our Planning & Placement team will contact you by phone to discuss your wishes and answer any questions. You will then receive a registration confirmation by email, after which our Planners will start working on your request.
If the requested childcare can be scheduled right away, our Planners will contact you and send you a non-binding offer by email. If there is not yet availability on all your preferred days, we will make you an offer based on current availability and place you on the waiting list for your preferred days. As soon as a spot becomes available, we will inform you.
If we are not yet able to make you an offer because your requested start date is too far in the future, you will still receive confirmation of your registration and be placed on the waiting list.
Are there waiting lists at CompaNanny?
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Waiting lists vary by location, time, day of childcare, age and type of childcare. You will be informed about any waiting list when we contact you regarding your registration. If there is no availability at your desired time, we are happy to think along with you to find a suitable solution.
Would you like to learn more about how waiting lists work in childcare and how you can increase your chances of securing a place for your child(ren)? You can read our blog on this topic here.
What are the costs of childcare?
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At CompaNanny, we aim to provide the best possible care and guidance for your child, as well as support for you as a parent. With our clear rates, our online calculation tool and support with applying for childcare allowance, we are happy to help you gain insight into the costs. Would you like more information about the costs of our childcare and how to apply for childcare allowance? Take a look at our childcare costs page.
Can I visit a CompaNanny location?
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Yes, of course! You can sign up for a tour at the location of your choice via our online tour request form. During the tour, you will get a good impression of our childcare, the groups, our Childcare Professionals and our unique way of working. Of course, there will also be plenty of opportunity to ask your questions.
Where can I go with my questions?
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We understand that you may have questions. Choosing a childcare provider for your child(ren) is an important decision. On our website, you can already find a lot of information about who we are and how we work. You can also visit our knowledge centre, where we share our knowledge about child development and parenting with parents. Do you still have questions or would you prefer personal contact? We are happy to help. On this page, you can find where to go with your specific questions.