Coöperatie Gastouderbureau Magnolia U.A.
Childminding agency•Zevenaar•LRK 124402550
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Magnolia is a professional childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the De Liemers region and surrounding areas. The agency offers flexible, small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children aged 0 to 13 in a homely atmosphere. Under the leadership of Helma Brouwer and Judith Aalders, the agency carefully matches parents with childminders (gastouders) and provides personal guidance. Gastouderbureau Magnolia works according to a pedagogical policy plan and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act, with annual GGD inspections. Parents can count on customised solutions, flexible care hours and support with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
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For parents
Gastouderbureau Magnolia mediates between parents seeking childcare and childminders (gastouders) who want to provide care for children aged 0-13. The agency offers personal guidance from the first contact, during which a mediation advisor visits your home to map out your wishes and expectations. This personal approach forms the basis for a successful match between your child and a childminder. You can count on flexible childcare hours, including evenings and weekends, in a small-scale, homely environment.
Subsidy & costs
Childminder care (gastouderopvang) via Gastouderbureau Magnolia is a recognised form of childcare according to the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang). Parents are eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) through the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). The agency informs parents about the possibilities and requirements for benefit application. The amount of the benefit depends on your income, number of children and childcare hours. The agency handles the monthly invoicing that you need for your benefit application.
The gross rate for 2026 is €7.85 per hour per child. Childminders (gastouders) receive €6.50 per hour per child. Surcharges apply for weekend care (20%) and night care (50% from 23:00-7:00). The registration fee is €25.00 one-off per child. Mediation costs are €19.00 per month per child (reduces to €9.00 after 2 years with the same childminder). For parents who have found their own childminder, the mediation costs are €9.00 per month. There is an expense allowance for meals: €1.00 for a bread meal, €1.50 for a hot meal per child per day.
Trust & screening
Gastouderbureau Magnolia applies a careful screening procedure for childminders (gastouders). All potential childminders are thoroughly screened for suitability, experience and motivation. The childminder's home is checked for safety and health according to quality requirements. Childminders follow mandatory courses such as first aid (EHBO) and work according to the agency's pedagogical policy plan. In addition, childminders receive continuous guidance and training, and an annual home visit takes place for quality control.
Gastouderbureau Magnolia meets all requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang) and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The agency is registered in the National Childcare Register under number 124402550 and is affiliated with the Childcare Branch Organisation (Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang). In addition, the agency is a member of Boink (parents' association) and falls under the disputes committee. All childminders (gastouders) work according to the pedagogical policy plan and their homes meet quality requirements for safety and health.
Next steps
The matching process of Gastouderbureau Magnolia is careful and personal:
- First contact: You get in touch with the agency for an introduction
- Home visit: A mediation advisor visits your home to map out your wishes, beliefs, parenting style and practical needs
- Finding a match: The agency searches for a suitable childminder (gastouder) who fits your situation, neighbourhood or village
- Introduction: You meet the proposed childminder
- Trial period: A settling-in period (wenperiode) is arranged
- Definitive placement: After a successful trial period, the childcare is arranged definitively
Highlights
Support services
- Home visit
- Annual evaluation
- GGD reports
- Parent helpline
- Invoicing
- Childminder training
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau Magnolia is convinced that childcare should be safe for the child and make a positive contribution to their development. The agency provides tailor-made childcare and puts the child's best interests first. Through careful mediation and well-organised guidance between childminders (gastouders) and parents, the agency creates a trusted environment where children feel secure and can develop optimally.
Pedagogical vision
Gastouderbureau Magnolia works from a pedagogical policy plan specifically focused on childminder care. The agency applies clear pedagogical principles including listening, emotional involvement, positive approach, security and protection. The childminders (gastouders) stimulate children's development in four areas: physical development, social-emotional development, cognitive and language development, and creative development. Each child is approached as a unique individual with their own talents and pace of development.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 23, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is comprehensive and is actively discussed with childminders
- Childminders receive good guidance, including pedagogical coaching and training
- Risk assessments are conducted and reviewed annually
- The parent committee is satisfied with communication and guidance
- Administration is sound and fully documented in Portabase
Summary
The annual inspection of 23 October 2025 of childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Coöperatie Gastouderbureau Magnolia U.A. in Babberich shows a positive picture. The two holders mediate for 22 childminders in the region. All examined themes (pedagogical policy, staff, safety and health, parental rights, and childminder agency quality) meet the legal requirements. The parent committee is positive about communication and guidance. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Zevenaar is: no enforcement.
Website
www.gastouderbureaumagnolia.nlLRK number
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