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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 29, 2026
Strengths
- Childminder holds a relevant diploma (Bachelor of Nursing/HBO Verpleegkundige) and a valid first aid certificate
- Pedagogical plan was developed independently with clear elaboration of the four core pedagogical objectives
- Accommodation is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished for childcare
- Separate sleeping area available for children under 18 months
- Risk assessment is up to date and the childminder knows the risks and appropriate procedures
- Childminder is well informed about the reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse
- Backup care arrangement is well organised
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Benerink Smit at Kranenburgweg 50 in 's-Gravenhage, conducted by GGD Haaglanden (Municipal Health Service). The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children in her home, through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Mare. The inspection took place on 29 May 2026. The childminder meets all assessed statutory requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The topic of lead pipes was discussed, as the house was built before 1960. The childminder has indicated that she will take appropriate measures in response to the upcoming ban on lead pipes at childcare locations.
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