About this childminding agency
DOT Gastouderbureau is the most affordable childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the Netherlands, arranging childminder (gastouder) childcare throughout the country at the sharpest rate. The agency is based in Almere but operates nationally, offering parents a fixed all-in rate of €45 per family per month, with a special switching discount of €22.50 for the first three months. DOT ensures responsible childcare through strict screening of childminders (gastouders), verification of Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), at least 2 home visits per year and an extensive pedagogical policy. Parents benefit from free registration, no administrative fees and streamlined online administration via Portabase.
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For parents
DOT Gastouderbureau offers parents affordable, quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) throughout the Netherlands. With a fixed all-in rate of €45 per family per month (€22.50 for switchers for the first three months) and no extra charges for registration or administration, DOT makes childcare accessible. The agency mediates between parents and carefully screened childminders, investing a minimum of 16 hours per placement in guidance and mediation. Parents have access to invoices, annual statements and contracts via Mijn DOT.
Subsidy & costs
DOT Gastouderbureau informs parents about the possibility of childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) through the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). The agency refers parents to the official calculation tool of the Belastingdienst to calculate their specific benefit amount. Parents can independently apply for the benefit through the Belastingdienst, while DOT handles the necessary administration and invoicing required for the benefit application.
DOT Gastouderbureau maintains a transparent cost structure. For care at the childminder's home, you pay €45 per family per month all-in, regardless of the number of children or hours. Switchers receive 50% discount and pay €22.50 for the first three months. For in-home care (childminder at the parents' home), the rate is €55 per month. There are no registration fees, administration fees, invoice charges or penalty clauses. Childminders set their own hourly rate for care (guideline around €8 per hour), which parents pay separately.
Trust & screening
DOT Gastouderbureau carefully screens childminders based on expertise, experience and suitability. The process includes assessment of the VOG (Certificate of Conduct) with continuous screening, evaluation of the care location and space, assessment of the group composition of children, and checking for any additional care needs children may have. Childminders must meet all legal requirements including a first aid certificate and the appropriate training.
DOT Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK: 221 881 888) and complies with all legal requirements. The agency is inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and received a positive inspection report following registration. DOT carries out a risk assessment for safety and health, operates a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, and ensures continuous screening of VOGs (Certificate of Conduct). The agency works with general terms and conditions and has a Chamber of Commerce registration (65896416).
Next steps
DOT Gastouderbureau follows a careful matching process:
- Parents can register free of charge via the registration form or transfer form
- The agency searches for suitable childminders in its database based on preferences and location
- An introductory meeting takes place between parents and the prospective childminder
- Once matched, the placement is made official with a linking conversation
- DOT invests a minimum of 16 hours per placement in guidance and mediation
- At least 2 home visits per year are conducted for evaluation and quality control
Highlights
Support services
- Free registration
- Online administration
- Invoicing
- Home visits
- Risk assessment
- Course offerings
- First aid discount
- Problem mediation
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
DOT Gastouderbureau aims to be — and remain — the best and most affordable childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the Netherlands. The agency strives to be a TOP childminder bureau by operating from a home office, automating workflows without losing the personal touch, and accepting lower profit margins in order to offer parents a highly competitive rate. At DOT, the child always comes first, and together with childminders (gastouders) and parents, the agency creates the safest, calmest and most trusting environment possible for the child.
Pedagogical vision
DOT Gastouderbureau follows a pedagogical policy focused on child-centred care and guidance in developing into a happy, healthy individual. The pedagogical policy plan provides a framework for interacting with children in care and ensures high-quality provision. Childminders work according to this policy, which offers support and structure to help them meet their commitments. DOT assesses annually whether childminders are adhering to the pedagogical plan in order to maintain the quality of care provided.
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 24, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is well implemented, resulting in responsible childcare
- Sufficient hours of guidance and mediation per childminder (more than 16 hours)
- All persons correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register
- Good complaints procedure and affiliation with the Childcare Disputes Committee
- Sufficient information provided to parents about costs, policy and accessibility
- Annual home visits and progress meetings are carried out
Shortcomings
- Parent committee not yet established despite obligation to make every effort
- Safe sleeping protocol needs to be updated to new guidelines from Veiligheid.nl
- No policy on screen time in childminder/host parent care
- Agreements between childminder and requesting parent are not always sufficiently documented
- Sleep schedules and sleeping habits need to be discussed more explicitly during intake
Violations
- Knowledge of the reporting code on domestic violence and child abuse insufficient at one childminder (resolved after recovery offer)
- Parent committee not established within six months of registration despite obligation (more than 50 affiliated childminders)
Summary
The annual investigation of 24 September 2025 shows that DOT Gastouderbureau in Almere generally functions well. The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) leads to responsible childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang), with sufficient guidance and mediation per childminder. There are several points for attention: the parent committee has not yet been established despite adequate efforts, and at one childminder knowledge of the reporting code was insufficient (resolved after recovery offer). The agency is working on improving protocols around safe sleeping and screen time.
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