A. Schoone t.h.o.d.n. Gastouderbureau Roodkapje
Childminding agency•Almere•LRK 134438929
Details updated on 6 November 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Roodkapje has been a trusted childminder agency (gastouderbureau) since 2007, helping parents find qualified childminders (gastouders) in their neighbourhood. The agency matches parents with childminders and provides professional guidance through consultants across the Netherlands. Parents receive personal support in finding a suitable childminder, can count on transparent rates, and are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency works with a network of consultants who visit childminders at home at least twice a year and annually check the safety of care locations. Roodkapje is affiliated with the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang and the KennisNetwerk GastouderOpvang (KNGO).
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For parents
At Gastouderbureau Roodkapje, parents find qualified childminders (gastouders) in their own neighbourhood. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and offers personal guidance through a dedicated consultant. Parents can choose a childminder who suits their family and have the option of a trial period. The agency supports parents with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and provides transparency about costs. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and meet the statutory quality requirements.
Subsidy & costs
Parents who use a childminder via Roodkapje may be eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency supports parents with applications and changes through a benefit coach. The benefit is calculated based on a maximum hourly rate set annually by the tax authorities. Parents can calculate, apply for, and change the benefit via the Belastingdienst Toeslagen website. Roodkapje also helps with objection procedures and works closely with an in-house benefit coach.
The costs for childminder care (gastouderopvang) consist of two parts: the childminder's hourly rate and the agency fee of €0.85 per childcare hour (minimum €30, maximum €100 per month). Childminders may set their own hourly rate, usually around the maximum benefit rate set by the tax authorities. There are no registration fees. Parents can request a personal calculation based on their situation. The agency fee can be paid by either the childminder or the parent, with childminders able to claim these costs as a tax deduction.
Trust & screening
All childminders at Roodkapje undergo a screening process before being admitted. They must be qualified and registered in the LRK according to government quality requirements. The personal consultant visits childminders at least twice a year and carries out an annual risk assessment for safety and health. Childminders receive training on the pedagogical work plan, child abuse reporting code, fire safety, and healthy childcare. An annual evaluation meeting takes place with both the childminder and the parent.
Roodkapje meets all statutory requirements for childminder agencies and scores 100% on annual GGD inspections. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and the Childcare Persons Register. The agency is affiliated with the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang and the KennisNetwerk GastouderOpvang (KNGO). There is an internal and external complaints procedure via the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang. Childminders receive free first aid training with an Oranje Kruis certificate and regular refresher training.
Next steps
The matching process at Roodkapje follows several steps:
- Registration: Parents can register free of charge and without obligation via the contact form or by phone.
- Intake interview: A personal consultant discusses the wishes, days, and times for childcare.
- Search process: The agency searches for suitable childminders in the area based on the criteria.
- Selection: Parents receive information about suitable childminders and make a preliminary selection.
- Introduction: Introduction appointments are arranged with the selected childminders.
- Trial period: The child can do a trial run with the childminder to see if there is a connection.
- Contract: If both parties feel it's a good match, a contract is drawn up and childcare begins.
Highlights
- Personal consultant
- Nationwide network
- No registration fees
- Flexible childcare
- Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
- GGD quality mark
- Pedagogical helpdesk
- Free first aid training
- KNGO affiliated
Support services
- Benefit coach
- Pedagogical helpdesk
- Legal advice
- Administration
- LRK registration
- Home visits
- Safety checks
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau Roodkapje strives to provide high-quality, personal childminder care (gastouderopvang) that meets the needs of families. The agency is committed to small-scale, home-based childcare where children feel safe and secure. Through a nationwide network of consultants, parents can count on local support and personal advice. The focus is on offering flexible childcare options with attention to the individual development of every child.
Pedagogical vision
Roodkapje works according to a pedagogical policy plan based on four core competencies: emotional security, social competence, personal competence, and values and norms. The policy plan provides quality guidelines that parents can rely on and ensures that childminders (gastouders) and parents can hold the agency to its promises. Compliance with the pedagogical policy is assessed annually, and childminders receive training on the pedagogical work plan, child abuse reporting code, and healthy childcare.
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: October 20, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy plan contains a clear vision on interacting with children and responsible childcare
- Childminders (gastouders) are well supported through home visits, observations, progress meetings and coaching
- Risk assessments are carried out annually and are accessible to parents
- All persons correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register (PRK)
- Reporting code and mandatory reporting obligations are actively discussed with childminders (gastouders)
- Pedagogical practice and knowledge among childminders (gastouders) structurally assessed as sufficient in inspections
Violations
- Pedagogical policy plan described insufficiently concretely how childminders (gastouders) are supported in monitoring child development (remedied after recovery offer)
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Roodkapje in Almere, a sole proprietorship with 26 childminders (gastouders) and 85 matched children, was inspected by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Flevoland on 20 October 2026. The annual inspection shows that the agency generally meets the quality requirements. One violation was identified in the pedagogical policy plan: the description of how childminders (gastouders) are supported in monitoring child development was insufficiently concrete. The provider received a recovery offer and submitted a revised plan on 2 November 2026 in which this is clearly described. The shortcoming has been remedied. Other areas such as staff registration, risk assessment, reporting code and mandatory reporting obligations are sufficient. The pedagogical practice among affiliated childminders (gastouders) is also well implemented.
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