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D.M. Balesar Kandhai is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. The childcare is registered under the name of Kandhai. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht. The location is situated at Hanckemalaan 9, 9801HJ, Zuidhorn.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 124221014. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Zuidhorn neighbourhood, there are currently 45 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 20 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht matches requesting parents with qualified childminders (gastouders) for flexible, small-scale childcare. The bureau handles all administrative hassle, including the cashier function required for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder, with a careful matching process that begins with a no-obligation orientation conversation. The bureau works with a convenient online registration system (Portabase) for hour registration and invoicing. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and meet statutory quality requirements.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht serves an extensive area in the north of the Netherlands, with childminders in various municipalities. The bureau has actively mediating childminders in Zuidhorn, Aduard, Groningen, Grijpskerk, Leek, Winschoten, Veendam, Wildervank, Assen, Drachten, Leeuwarden, Hoogkerk, Hoogezand, Sappemeer, Grootegast, Roden, Haren, Scheemda, Delfzijl, Appingedam, Loppersum, Heerenveen, and Emmen, among others. The availability varies daily and the bureau can occasionally work outside this area as well. Parents are encouraged to get in touch to see if the bureau can help them, even if their location is not explicitly mentioned.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht is a recognized and registered bureau (number 144498224 in the National Childcare Register) and only works with registered childminders. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD (municipal health service) and inspection reports are publicly available. The bureau is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee for independent complaint handling and has an active parent committee affiliated with BOink. In addition, the bureau is a member of the Childcare Branch Organization and collaborates with Zorg voor Jeugd Groningen for referral to experts regarding developmental questions. The bureau has a reporting code for child abuse and domestic violence and follows strict protocols for safety and hygiene.
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GGD Inspection
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Inspection date: February 3, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder holds the correct diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- The home is smoke-free, safely furnished, and equipped with properly functioning smoke detectors
- Sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space appropriate to the number of children
- Childminder has knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
- Backup care is well arranged and reachable by phone
- Risk assessment for safety and health has been carried out and tailored to the address
Summary
GGD Groningen conducted a registration inspection on 3 February 2025 at childminder D.M. Balesar Kandhai in Zuidhorn, commissioned by the municipality of Westerkwartier. The childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) takes place at the home on Hanckemalaan 9. The inspection included document review, a site visit, and an interview with the childminder. All assessed quality requirements have been met: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder holds the correct diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The home is smoke-free, safely furnished, and equipped with good smoke detectors. There is sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space. The childminder is new and does not yet have children in care; the pedagogical practice could therefore not be fully assessed, but the interview showed sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy. The risk assessment has been carried out. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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