The different groups
The term 'groups' is also used in the Childcare Act. A distinction is made between day care, toddler care and after-school care (bso). For day care, the groups are called 'main groups', for bso they are called 'basic groups'.
Secure main groups at the day care
We accommodate children at day care in so-called main groups. This is a fixed group of children in their own group space that suits their age in terms of atmosphere and layout. Throughout the week, each child uses a maximum of two main group spaces. Each main group has a team of familiar (permanent) pedagogical employees. This makes children feel safe and comfortable. Main groups can have a horizontal or vertical age structure.
After-school basic group
We accommodate after-school care (bso) children in a so-called basic group. This is also a fixed group of children. The basic group at the bso is not linked to a physical space. Multiple basic groups can therefore be together in a larger space. We will inform you and your child about which basic group your child belongs to, and which spaces the basic group can use. Basic groups can have a horizontal or vertical age structure.
In the article 'the difference between a horizontal or vertical group', you can read more about the differences and the reasons to choose for one or another.