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A.M.R. Betten- Pander is a childminder (gastouder) in De Fryske Marren. The childcare is registered under the name of Betten Pander. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderland midden Friesland. The location is based at De Greide 13, 8561ES, Balk.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 236179275. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Welgelegen neighbourhood, 6 childcare locations are currently listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 5 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderland midden Friesland. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
In De Fryske Marren, 126 other childminders can also be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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Gastouderland offers parents flexible and reliable childminder care (gastouderopvang) throughout the Netherlands. With 23 locations, you will always find a suitable childminder in your region. You receive personal guidance from a dedicated regional consultant who maps out your wishes and actively searches for a suitable match. All childminders are qualified, registered in the National Childcare Register, and meet strict safety requirements. You only pay for the actual hours of care and are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Gastouderland has nationwide coverage with 23 locations throughout the Netherlands. Each region has its own consultant who is active locally and has access to a large database of qualified childminders. Our locations operate regionally and are spread across all provinces, from Groningen to Limburg and from Zeeland to Friesland.
Gastouderland meets all requirements of the Childcare Act and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and Childcare Persons Register (PRK). Childminders and household members hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). A risk assessment for safety and health is carried out annually at each childcare location. Gastouderland has an internal and external complaints procedure and is a member of the Disputes Committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 10, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical work plan is complete and tailored to the childcare location
- The childminder is sensitive and responsive in her interactions with children
- Children are playfully challenged in their development
- Safe, accessible and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- The childminder is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
- The risk assessment is up to date and properly signed
- The childcare location is smoke-free
Summary
The annual inspection on 10 August 2026 at childminder A.M.R. Betten-Pander in Balk presents a predominantly positive picture. The childminder meets all inspected statutory quality requirements. The childcare is provided through childminder agency Gastouderland midden Friesland with 6 registered childcare places, currently caring for 3 children aged 5-11. The pedagogical work plan was initially incomplete but was supplemented during the inspection. The childminder is sensitive and responsive in her interactions with children. During the inspection, it emerged that ongoing professional development and coaching had not yet been fully completed, but this was planned and did not constitute a violation. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises against enforcement.
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