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Thuis-in-opvang.nl offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, providing an extension of the home situation for your child. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and takes care of all administration, invoicing, and payments. Parents only pay for the hours actually used, with no fixed subscription fees or minimum hours. The agency helps with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and offers support with pedagogical questions. With branches in Sneek, Groningen, and Drenthe, the agency is active both regionally and nationally.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a nationally operating childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with three branches: the head office in Sneek (Friesland), a branch in Groningen (Hoogezand), and a branch in Drenthe (Hoogeveen). The agency mediates childminder care in these regions and beyond. Parents can check the childminder marketplace to see if there are available childminders in their area.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and complies with all legal requirements for childcare. The agency works with a third-party account via Stichting Derdengelden, which provides financial security in case of unexpected bankruptcy. All childminders are screened and must meet the requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency undergoes GGD inspections and carries out annual risk assessments and evaluations at care addresses. There is an internal complaints procedure and a parent committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 12, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy (pedagogisch werkplan) is tailored to the care location and was supplemented following inspection
- The childminder is sensitive and responsive in her interactions with children
- The care location is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished with sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space
- The childminder holds the required diplomas, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag)
- The risk assessment and action plan are up to date and well executed
- The childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder B. Wal-Pander at Hielkemastrjitte 1 in Balk was assessed for registration under the 'Strict at the Gate' (Streng aan de Poort) framework. The inspection on 12 August 2026 involved an announced investigation in which documents, the care address and an interview with the childminder were evaluated. The childminder meets all assessed inspection items and is recommended for inclusion in the National Childcare Register. The pedagogical policy (pedagogisch werkplan) was initially incomplete, but the missing components were subsequently supplemented after the inspection visit. The care location is not yet operational.
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