The summer holidays are the perfect time to pack your bags and set off on an adventure, whether you're staying in the Netherlands or travelling abroad. Holidays...
Activities to keep children entertained during a car journey or flight
Hooray, it's holiday time! For many families, that means packing the suitcases and setting off on an adventure, whether in the Netherlands or abroad. Travelling...
You don't have to travel abroad to enjoy an unforgettable summer holiday. Whether you're planning a day out or looking for fun activities to enjoy at home...
Many children spend too much time sitting and not enough time being active. In fact, more than half of children do not meet the recommended daily activity...
Growing Up in a Digital World: Supporting Healthy Media Use
In today’s fast-changing world, digital devices such as smartphones and tablets are part of everyday life. While these technologies offer many opportunities...
Choosing the right childcare for your child is quite the adventure. At Basker International Childcare, we're here to help you make this important decision, so...
Spring is the season to head outdoors with the children. Nature is coming back to life, the weather is getting milder, and there is so much to discover. Playing...
Becoming Toilet Trained: How you can help your child and the planet
Each year, we use thousands of nappies at childcare. This creates a huge amount of waste. At Basker, we are committed to a more sustainable world — one in which...
Together, We Invest in the Development of Young Children Worldwide
At Basker, we believe that every child deserves the very best start. That’s why our parent organization, Babilou Family, is launching the new “Babilou Family...
From 1 February 2026, Basker International offers bilingual (English-Dutch) childcare groups at our day care and after school care locations The Willows and The...
On Monday 16 March, you will receive our annual parent survey. This is an important moment for us to reflect more thoroughly on what matters most to you in the...
Two weeks after media coverage regarding indoor play sand and the presence of asbestos, no further concrete updates have yet been issued by the authorities...
Giving Your Child a Compliment? Here's How to Do It!
Wow, what a lot of colours you've used for your drawing! With a simple compliment you can give your child's self-confidence a real boost. But did you know that...
At Basker, having fun, discovering and growing up together are central: it's in our DNA. To champion that DNA even more strongly, we've created a special role...
Snuggled up in bed before sleep, or on the sofa after school – reading a story together is a cosy moment of connection. And it’s incredibly valuable for your...
Children have incredible imaginations. They turn everything into a game, dive straight into arts and crafts without overthinking, and love colouring outside the...
