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ViaViela helps parents in Zeeland find a reliable childminder (gastouder) for personal, small-scale childcare. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders, with a dedicated contact person providing personal guidance throughout the entire process. ViaViela carefully screens all childminders, checks their qualifications and VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct), and offers ongoing pedagogical support. Parents get access to an online administration system for hour registration, invoicing and communication.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela Zeeland serves the entire province of Zeeland, with childminders spread across more than 100 locations in the region. The working area includes all municipalities and towns in Zeeland, from the Zeeland islands to the border area with Belgium. Parents can find childminders in their immediate vicinity through the agency's extensive network.
ViaViela Zeeland is LRK-registered (number 156668592) and complies with all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service), with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee and has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with legal requirements. All childminders are registered in the Childcare Persons Register (PRK) and hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: June 17, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent is familiar with the pedagogical policy and is able to apply it in practice
- Holds a valid diploma (MBO-4 Nursing) and first aid certificate for children
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space that is safely and appropriately furnished
- Recent risk assessment for safety and health is available
- Good backup support arrangement and telephone availability
- The home is smoke-free and childcare takes place only on the ground floor
Shortcomings
- Install a properly functioning smoke detector on the upper floor before starting childcare
- Place a fence around the rear section of the garden containing hazardous materials before starting childcare
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Damme Blok in Nieuwerkerk, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Zeeland on behalf of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland. Childminder/host parent Lucian van Damme-Blok is affiliated with host parent agency ViaViela Zeeland and provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 4 years in their own home at Ooststraat 20. The inspection included document review, a site visit and an interview with the childminder/host parent. All examined components meet the legal requirements: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. Before the start of childcare, a smoke detector must still be installed on the upper floor and a fence placed in the garden. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.
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06-47049572Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
498567394Reviews
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