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: October 7, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice results in responsible childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang)
- All progress meetings with host parents take place at the childcare location
- Childcare Personnel Register (PRK) is fully and correctly registered
- Pedagogical policy staff member has appropriate qualifications and recognized coaching diploma
- Risk assessments are carried out annually on location with host parents
- Administration contains all required components and is well organized
- Reporting code and MOA knowledge among host parents is sufficient
Shortcomings
- Reporting code knowledge among 40 of 81 host parents needs to be more actively promoted through webinar or KinderwijsTV module
- Practice must demonstrate whether coaching aligns with individual development needs of host parents
- Peer supervision meetings with 5 host parents: practice must show whether sufficient individual coaching is provided
Violations
- Pedagogical policy plan lacked concrete description of guidance for host parents in monitoring child development (resolved after recovery offer)
- Pedagogical policy plan lacked concrete description of coaching by pedagogical policy staff member (resolved after recovery offer)
Summary
DOT Gastouderbureau in Almere was inspected on 7 October 2026 by GGD Flevoland for the annual investigation. The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) complies with all assessed requirements after a recovery offer. The pedagogical policy plan originally lacked concrete descriptions regarding guidance for host parents in monitoring child development and regarding coaching by the pedagogical policy staff member. These shortcomings were resolved after the recovery offer. The pedagogical practice, personnel registration, safety and health care, and administration are otherwise well in order. At 4 inspections of affiliated host parents, there were shortcomings in safety and health, all of which were resolved after recovery offer. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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