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Dam Casteleijn - Childminder in Almelo

Dam Casteleijn

Childminder•Almelo•LRK 128646044

Details updated on 10 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–4 years
Child places3 child places

About this childminder

Dam Casteleijn is a childminder (gastouder) in Almelo. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela Eduard en Janneke Gijsbers. The location is based at Zuidbroeksweg 16, 7609RK, Almelo. The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 128646044. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). With a capacity of 3 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. This childminder is registered with ViaViela Eduard en Janneke Gijsbers. On the agency page you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration. In Almelo there are 52 other childminders available. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.
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ViaViela offers small-scale childminder (gastouder) care in a home-like environment where your child receives individual attention in a group of no more than 6 children. As a working parent, you can only truly focus on your work when you know your child's care is well arranged. With childminder care, you choose tailored care arrangements with a recognised professional. Our childminders offer a safe, familiar environment with attention to what your child needs, from attention and quiet at the right moments to the development of talents.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela region Almelo serves an extensive area in the east of the Netherlands, primarily in Twente and the Achterhoek. Our childminders are active in more than 60 locations in the region, including Almelo, Borne, Delden, Denekamp, Diepenheim, Enter, Goor, Hengelo, Holten, Markelo, Nijverdal, Rijssen, Tubbergen, Vriezenveen, Vroomshoop, Wierden and many other villages and towns in the surrounding area.

ViaViela region Almelo is registered in the LRK (number 190734243) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. Each location is assessed by the GGD on quality requirements and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free certificate and is assessed annually by the Childcare Disputes Committee. The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and a mandatory parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.

GGD Inspection

All good

Inspection date: November 14, 2025

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Meets all assessed requirements. The childminder provides responsible care with a healthy, safe, and stimulating pedagogical climate.

Strengths

  • Predictable start to the day with rituals that give children emotional security
  • Active guidance of social interactions between children
  • Good knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and child abuse reporting protocol
  • Sufficiently qualified with valid first aid certificate and secondary vocational diploma (MBO)
  • Appropriate group composition and adequate backup care arrangement
  • Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health
  • Smoke-free care environment with safe indoor and outdoor spaces

Summary

This annual inspection report of 14 November 2025 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Dam Casteleijn in Almelo, registered for three childcare places for children aged 0-4 years. The inspection was carried out by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Twente on behalf of the municipality of Almelo. The childminder provides care on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 to 17:30 via childminder agency ViaViela. All assessed requirements in the areas of registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health are being met. The childminder creates a safe and stimulating environment, with attention to predictability and children's social competence.

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