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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.
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment. The agency offers personal mediation and complete guidance from first contact through to daily care. Parents receive support with making care arrangements, administration, and can count on ongoing quality assessment of childminders and care locations.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela Zwolle serves an extensive region around Zwolle, Kampen, and Meppel. The service area covers dozens of towns in Overijssel and Drenthe, where parents can search for suitable childminders in their immediate area.
ViaViela region Zwolle is LRK-registered (number: 918762352) and meets all quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD, with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Geschilvrij certificate and has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act. All childminders hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 14, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical work plan is in place and being followed; the childminder sets a good example by calmly verbalizing and complimenting children
- Development-oriented activities are offered through themes, such as autumn
- Diverse play materials appropriate to the children's developmental age
- Safe and suitably furnished indoor and outdoor spaces, including separate sleeping areas for children up to 1.5 years
- Childminder holds appropriate qualifications, first aid (EHBO) certificate, and pursues continuing education
- Risk assessment is up to date (May 2026) and measures are discussed and implemented
- Childminder is well informed about the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
This inspection report concerns an incidental investigation into the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Avest in Ommen, conducted by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) IJsselland. The care takes place in the home of childminder Romy ter Avest and has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since late June 2026. The childminder works through two childminder agencies (ViaViela Zwolle and 4Kids) and provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0-4 years. All examined domains meet the legal requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the Municipal Executive is: no enforcement action.
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