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Balkema is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency 4Kids. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Westerkwartier.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 133267659. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
This childminder is affiliated with 4Kids. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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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.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 17, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and creates an emotionally safe climate
- Plenty of interaction with the child: responding appropriately, reading aloud, stimulating language development
- Meets all formal requirements: Helping Welfare level 2 diploma, valid first aid certificate, Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and persons register entry
- Smoke-free, safe home with sufficient play and sleeping space and enclosed outdoor play area
- Backup childcare is arranged and reachable by phone
- Risk assessment is up to date with no action points, no accidents reported
Summary
The annual inspection of 17 October 2025 of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Mrs Balkema in Zuidhorn shows a positive picture. The care takes place at the parents' home on Thursday or Friday for one child aged 1 year, via childminder agency 4kids. All assessed quality requirements are met: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and facilities, and safety and health. The childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy, safeguards emotional safety, stimulates language development and serves as a role model for norms and values. She holds the required diplomas, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate and is registered in the persons register. The home is smoke-free, safely furnished with sufficient play and sleeping space and an enclosed garden. Backup childcare is arranged and the risk assessment is up to date with no action points. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The previous inspection in April 2024 showed a violation that was resolved following a recovery offer. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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