Bolleman Roelans

Strengths

• The childminder has a complete pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) with concrete descriptions of daily routines, activities, layout, and child development tracking system
• The childminder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
• The childminder has a diploma and first aid certificate for children (EHBO)
• Risk assessment and action plan have been drawn up and signed by the childminder agency and the childminder
• Safety measures are in place: smoke detectors, stair gate, safe kitchen setup, shed/storage can be locked
• The childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
• The childminder is aware of continuing professional development requirements (7 hours/year) and coaching (3 hours/year)

Shortcomings

• During the inspection visit, the childminder initially did not know how to contact the confidential inspector for childcare; the information was looked up and articulated during the visit
• During the inspection visit, the childminder initially did not know how and when to file a report with the police; the information was looked up and articulated during the visit

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Bolleman Roelans in Dordrecht. The childminder provides care at the requesting parent's home address for three childcare places, mediated by childminder agency ViaViela. The inspection took place before the care actually commenced. The supervisor concludes that the provision is reasonably expected to meet the quality requirements. No violations were identified and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made. The advice to the municipality is positive: include in the national childcare register.