A.A. Haveman- Bongaerts

At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.

ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment where children feel safe and secure. The agency offers personal guidance with a dedicated contact person in your region who assists you with all aspects of childminder care, from finding a childminder to ongoing support during the placement. ViaViela works with carefully screened childminders who are visited regularly and supported with pedagogical training.

ViaViela has nationwide coverage with approximately 50 locations spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency is active in all regions of the Netherlands with dedicated contact persons in each region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the extensive network of professional childminders.

ViaViela and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), and childminders receive a GGD inspection at their care location every two years. ViaViela visits childminders at least twice a year to check whether the location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. All childminders hold the required diplomas and receive ongoing education and pedagogical support.

At TisKidz you'll find flexible, affordable, and home-like childcare for your child(ren). The agency works with experienced and committed childminders (gastouders) who provide a safe, loving environment. TisKidz listens to your wishes and actively thinks along to find a childminder who is the perfect fit for your family. You can count on professional guidance, flexible childcare hours tailored to your work schedule, personal attention with short lines of communication, and safe childcare with attention for development, health, and fun.

TisKidz operates throughout the north of the Netherlands. The agency has consultants for specific regions: Jannie for Friesland, Claudette for Drenthe and Overijssel, and Eva for Groningen. All team members work in the North Netherlands service area and are accessible to parents and childminders (gastouders) in this region.

TisKidz is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 154768200 and is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). The agency visits childminders (gastouders) regularly — both announced and unannounced — to ensure quality and safety. Inspection reports are publicly available via the National Childcare Register. TisKidz works according to legal guidelines for safe sleeping and has protocols for child abuse. There is a parent committee with participation rights and a disputes committee for complaints.