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Bassa is a childminder (gastouder) in Vijfheerenlanden. The childcare is registered under the name Velden-Bassa. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Dichtbij gastouderbureau. The location is based at Leeuwerik 12, 4231ER, Meerkerk.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 194675622. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Zederik neighbourhood, 44 childcare locations are currently listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 28 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with Dichtbij gastouderbureau. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Are you looking for homely, small-scale childcare with a familiar face, or do you need flexible drop-off and pick-up times? Dichtbij gastouderbureau mediates and advises on childcare for your child with a childminder (gastouder). You can determine yourself, in consultation with the childminder, when your child is cared for.
We provide childcare for children up to 13 years old and work exclusively with qualified childminders who meet strict quality standards. All childminders have a paediatric first aid certificate and receive regular training. The childminder agency knows the childminders personally through regular contact.
You are eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) because Dichtbij is a recognised childminder agency, registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). We do not charge registration fees and arrange payments for you.
Dichtbij gastouderbureau mediates within a radius of 20 kilometres around Leerdam. Our childminders are spread throughout this region, which means we can find suitable childcare for many parents in the area. The agency is located at Energieweg 15a in Leerdam.
Dichtbij gastouderbureau is a recognised agency registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). We meet all legal requirements and are regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). You can consult the inspection reports of our agency and individual childminders via the LRK.
We work in accordance with the Reporting Code on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. If a childminder suspects that a child is being abused at home, we enter into conversation with the parents. Our childminders receive guidelines for healthy nutrition and work in accordance with our pedagogical policy.
Annually, we check whether childminders' homes are safe, child-friendly, and clean, so that children are cared for in a safe and trusted environment. We regularly evaluate the childminder childcare.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 12, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder has a clear vision on core pedagogical goals, including emotional safety and social competence
- Valid diploma and first aid certificate for children (valid until 1 April 2027)
- Up-to-date and complete risk assessment for safety and health
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space with enclosed garden
- Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
- Adequate backup care arrangement for more than 3 children
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration inspection for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Bassa in Meerkerk, brokered by childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Dichtbij. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 1 to 11 years, 2 days per week. The inspection took place due to the childminder's relocation to a new address. All assessed domains – general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and premises, and safety and health – have been rated as 'meets requirements'. The childminder holds a valid diploma, first aid certificate (until 2027) and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. The home offers sufficient space, with a separate sleeping area for babies and an enclosed garden. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol.
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