Bharos-Ajodhia

Strengths

• The childminder has sufficient knowledge of pedagogical policy and is able to put this into practice
• Holds the correct professional qualification and a valid first aid certificate (valid until 19 June 2025)
• The home is safe, accessible and smoke-free, with sufficient indoor and outdoor play space
• Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
• Adequate backup arrangement with daughter who can be present within 15 minutes

Shortcomings

• Update risk assessment (RIE): garden is used as outdoor play space (currently incorrectly stated that this is not the case)
• Update backup arrangement in RIE: only daughter serves as backup, not another childminder as stated

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Bharos-Ajodhia at Lanzarotestraat 24 in Almere. The childminder provides care in her own home for children aged 4-12 years, affiliated with childminder agency DOT. The inspection took place on 4 February 2025. The inspector concludes that all assessed requirements are met and gives a positive recommendation for inclusion in the National Childcare Register. No violations were identified. Two minor updates to the risk assessment and backup arrangement were noted, which will be addressed by the childminder and the agency. The childminder has sufficient pedagogical knowledge, the correct diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and a safe, smoke-free home with sufficient play space indoors and outdoors.