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de Bruin is a childminder (gastouder) in Epe. The childcare is registered under the name of Bruin Katuin. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Bij de hand. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Epe.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 251658399. 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.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Bij de hand. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Bij de hand offers parents flexible childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment for children aged 0 to 12. The agency matches parents with childminders based on specific wishes and needs, with personal attention and tailored solutions at the heart of the service. Parents receive support with financial administration through the cashier function and can count on help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bij de hand is active in the Zwolle-Nunspeet-Apeldoorn-Deventer region. The agency is based in Epe and works with over 250 childminders spread across this region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the agency's online search system.
Bij de hand is a registered childminder agency that is inspected annually by the GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (Municipal Health Service). All childminders hold at least a diploma or experience certificate at MBO-2 level in Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn (Healthcare and Welfare Assistant) and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency carries out home visits to childminders at least twice a year, one of which includes a risk assessment for safety and health. Bij de hand is a member of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and holds a complaint-free certificate.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 26, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent is well informed about the pedagogical policy plan and can explain the four core objectives
- Home-like and appropriately furnished childcare space with adequate play and sleeping facilities
- Safe, enclosed backyard with various outdoor play options
- Up-to-date and signed risk assessment for safety and health
- The childminder/host parent holds the required diploma, valid first aid certificate, and correct registrations
- Smoke-free facility with smoke detectors on every floor
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland conducted a registration inspection on 26 August 2025 at childminder/host parent (gastouderopvang) Ms de Bruin-Katuin in Epe. The childcare takes place at the requesting parent's home at Glazenmaker 119, via childminder agency Bij de hand. The application concerns 6 childcare places for care on Mondays and Tuesdays. All assessed requirements regarding registration, pedagogical climate, childminder/host parent qualifications, accommodation, and safety and health are being met. The childminder/host parent holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and is registered in the persons register. The living room and kitchen are appropriately furnished, there is a separate sleeping space for babies, and the enclosed backyard offers various play options. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder/host parent is familiar with the child abuse reporting protocol. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
251658399Reviews
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