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Out-of school care

The combination of a busy job and school-aged children can be quite a challenge. We’re here to help out! At our out-of-school care (4-13 years old), your child can have fun and relax after school. Participate in activities, free play with school friends or just relax? Anything goes, because out-of-school time is free time. And time will fly!

Activities at the out-of-school care

Cooking in our kitchen specially equipped for children? Taking music and theatre workshops? Working in the carpentry shed? Outings to the zoo? Which of these activities appeals to your child? The good thing about out-of-school care is that your child discovers so much through playing with others: dealing with differences, exploring boundaries, standing up for yourself, becoming independent, making friends… In fact, children experience how we interact as a society through play. And because the out-of-school care is a third environment for your child (in addition to home and school), we play a partner role in raising them.

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    Inspired, involved and on the move

    For part of the week, you entrust us with your child, and we consider that a great responsibility and an honour. Our involved pedagogical staff members supervise your child on his journey of discovery with great enthusiasm. We want your child to be ‘future proof’, for him to be able to resiliently explore a world that is constantly in flux. But how do we do this? Please consult our pedagogical approach, in which we show what we think is important.

    Pedagogical approach

    Move with Bink

    We believe that children should move a lot. Shake your body loose and release all that energy! Preferably outside or in the gymnasium: our qualified sports supervisors offer challenging play every day.

    Movement is good for brain development, for emotional release, learning to tackle challenges and solving problems. Is your child particularly athletic? We also have a special sport-out-of-school care (from age 7). If your child is a member of a sports club and their training or swimming lesson takes place during an out-of-school care afternoon, please sign up with us for free transportation to sports clubs.

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    Your child is also welcome during holidays

    Six weeks of summer holiday, a two-week holiday in May, and then there’s the occasional mid-week study day… Help, you only have 25 vacation days a year! No worries: our out-of-school care locations are open during holidays and on study days. Your child is welcome during all the days that your pay for childcare from us.

    Cooking with Bink

    Feeling, smelling, tasting, picking, cutting; we enjoy cooking together at the out-of-school care! This way, we familiarize your child with healthy eating from an early age and in a fun way. Each age group has its own level, which is something we take into consideration during cooking and baking. Afterwards, we all gather around the table to taste and discover all the flavours.

    Read our nutrition policy
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    After school time

    We pick your child up from school, either on foot, by bicycle or with a van. Or he can come to us independently. After a busy school day, we let your child take a moment for himself. So, if he feels like quietly reading a book on the couch or needs to release some energy, he is welcome to do either.

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    15.15

    Time for a drink and a snack together. We set the table with healthy snacks, while your child chats with the pedagogical staff members and his friends about the talk he had to give that day. We tell the children which activities we have planned for the afternoon.

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    15.30

    We clear the table together and the children choose which activities they want to participate in. Will it be PE or baking? Playing with clay or painting in the studio? And if it’s during a holiday, we might even go rock climbing or canoeing!

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    16.30

    Did your child make a smoothie with the other children in the out-of-school care kitchen? Or bake egg muffins with his fellow master chefs? Then this is the time for them to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

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    16.30 – 18.30

    Time to go home. Your child tells you all about his great adventures at Bink. ‘We look forward to seeing you again!’

    Here we have assumed a normal school day. During school holidays and on study days, we are open from 8.00 to 18.30.

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    Out-of-school care-intensive

    Does your child attend special primary education? Then the out-of-school care-intensive (bso-i) might be the right choice. Just as at school, your child receives a structured and well-organised offer, and is cared for in a small group. This way, there are fewer stimuli and our specially trained pedagogical staff members can pay more attention to your child. The locations Binkies and Ziezo offer bso-i.

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    International out-of-school care

    Does your child attend an international school? Our out-of-school care location Rembrandtplein has an international character. That means that we speak English with your child and take different cultures, customs and food into special account.

    Pre-school care

    There are some locations that your child can attend before school begins. We enjoy breakfast together, read a book or play a game. One of staff takes your child to school on time. This is ideal if you have an early start.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When can I register my child for out-of-school-care?

    You can register your child for out-of-school school care from the moment your child is 3 years old and your (provisional) choice of school is known. Your choice of school is important because each school is linked to one of out-of-school care facilities. If your choice of school (or your preferred childcare days) changes, please let us know as soon as possible.

    When will I know if there is a place for my child?

    As soon as we have a place for your child, we will let you know. For the after-school centre, we aim to plan six months ahead. From that point on, we continue to look for possibilities each month. If you don’t hear from us, unfortunately, we don’t have a spot available yet.

    Can I get a tour of the out-of-school care?

    Yes, you are more than welcome to come by. During a tour, you will hear more about our childcare and will get a good impression of the indoor and outdoor spaces. Call the out-of-school location directly to make an appointment.

    Is there an adjustment period before my child starts?

    Yes, during the introductory interview, we will decide together what will be the best way for your child to feel at home at the location

    At the after-school care, a child will acclimatise at least once. Please note that you must remain available for your child during the settling-in days.

    Holidays, exchange days and requests for extra days

    During school holidays, your child is automatically scheduled on his or her regular childcare days. If you have holiday plans or a day trip scheduled, please report your child’s absence as early as possible via the Parent App.

    Exchanging days is an additional service provided by Bink, which we only offer during school weeks. Group size, group composition and the number of available pedagogical staff must allow it. The childcare location decides whether an exchange day is possible. Exchanging days is not possible during school holidays.

    If you want to exchange a day, you must first submit an absence notification via the Parent App.

    In the Parent App (under the Locatie section), you will find a detailed explanation of the options and conditions for exchanging days and requesting extra days for out-of-school care.