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A.P. Kolthof is a childminder (gastouder) in Hoeksche Waard. The childcare is registered under the name of Kruithof. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Coöperatieve vereniging Gastouders Nederland U.A.. The location is based at Damgaarde 1, 3264PS, Nieuw-Beijerland.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 187481337. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Akkerdreven neighbourhood there are currently 6 childcare locations 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 Coöperatieve vereniging Gastouders Nederland U.A.. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At the Gastoudercoöperatie you will find experienced childminders who provide professional childcare in a homely atmosphere. We mediate between parents and childminders and ensure a good match based on pedagogical vision and practical preferences. Parents only pay the agreed hourly rate to the childminder, with no additional agency fees. Our placement coordinators guide the entire process, from the initial introductory meeting to contract signing and beyond.
The Gastoudercoöperatie is based in Beverwijk. Parents can search for childminders in their area via our website. The exact service area depends on the locations of our affiliated childminders, who may be spread across various towns.
The Gastoudercoöperatie is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 118706263) and falls under supervision of the Municipal Health Service (GGD). We have a parent committee where parents can contribute ideas on quality and policy. For complaints, we follow a clear procedure and are affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee. Our inspection reports are publicly available in the LRK.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 20, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) and implements it well in practice
- Good contact with parents and attention to children's emotional safety
- Sufficient play and sleeping space, smoke-free environment
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), diploma and first aid certificate present
- Good emergency backup arrangement for incidents
- Up-to-date accident registration and knowledge of the child abuse reporting code
Violations
- Risk assessment was incomplete: missing measure for burn hazard from open fireplace and incorrect description of electrical sockets (listed as high near ceiling while they are in fact low)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Dienst Gezondheid en Jeugd conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 20 May 2026 at childminder A.P. Kolthof in Nieuw-Beijerland. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children through childminder agency Gastouders Nederland. The conclusion is that the facility meets the quality requirements following the recovery offer. During the inspection, one violation was identified in the risk assessment: a missing measure for the open fireplace and an incorrect description of electrical sockets. The childminder accepted the recovery offer and the risk assessment was amended that same day. The childminder otherwise scores well on pedagogical climate, safety and health. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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Phone
0621961882Website
www.gastoudercooperatie.nlLRK number
187481337Reviews
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