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Bitter Schouten is a childminder (gastouder) in Alphen aan den Rijn. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Christelijk Gastouderbureau Parelopvang. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Alphen aan den Rijn.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 223442781. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
This childminder is affiliated with Christelijk Gastouderbureau Parelopvang. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Parelopvang mediates between parents and Christian childminders (gastouders) for small-scale, homely childcare. Parents can search for a childminder themselves via the free OpvangMarkt or request personal mediation. The agency supports the full placement process, from introduction to contract, and offers advice on childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). With over 300 affiliated childminders and ongoing quality monitoring through GGD inspections, Parelopvang provides reliable care in a Christian environment.
Christelijk Gastouderbureau Parelopvang is based in Den Ham and mediates childminder (gastouder) childcare throughout the Netherlands. The agency has over 300 affiliated Christian childminders spread across various regions. Parents can search for childcare in their own region via the OpvangMarkt or use Parelopvang's mediation service for a match in their area.
Parelopvang is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number 576811993) and falls under the supervision of GGD Twente. The agency has a current inspection report from the GGD and works in accordance with statutory quality requirements. There is a complaints procedure via the Childcare Complaints Desk and a parent committee that represents the interests of parents. Childminders (gastouders) are screened and must meet professional requirements, including Christian identity and pedagogical competence.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 7, 2025
Strengths
- Warm and trusted environment with fixed routines for predictability
- Plenty of attention for outdoor play and social development
- Actively plays along and stimulates imagination
- Involves child in daily activities to promote independence
- Valid diploma and first aid certificate present
- Good backup arrangement with replacement available within 15 minutes
- Meets requirements for pedagogical climate, accommodation and group composition
Violations
- Risk assessment for safety and health was not signed and not available for inspection (resolved via recovery offer on 7 April 2025)
Summary
This inspection report concerns an annual inspection on 7 April 2025 of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Bitter Schouten in Benthuizen. The childminder provides care for one child aged 1 year on Mondays and Fridays at the requesting parent's home. Overall, the care provision adequately meets the quality requirements. There was one violation: the risk assessment for safety and health was not signed and not available during the inspection visit. The childminder made use of the recovery offer and resolved the shortcoming the same day. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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Phone
0345-795112Website
www.parelopvang.nlLRK number
223442781Reviews
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