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E.J. van Dijk-Mekelenkamp is a childminder (gastouder) in Apeldoorn. The childcare is registered under the name Dijk Mekelenkamp. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency M. Eilander t.h.o.d.n. CGOB De Herberg. The location is based at Eendrachtstraat 15, 7335CD, Apeldoorn.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 217509599. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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. In the De Heeze neighbourhood, there are currently 2 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with M. Eilander t.h.o.d.n. CGOB De Herberg. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At Christelijk Gastouderbureau De Herberg, we find the best match between your family and a Christian childminder (gastouder). We guide you from first contact right through the care period. Our mediation staff get to know your wishes during an intake interview, and then search for a childminder who fits your family. We take care of all administration, quality checks and support, so that you can focus on your family and work. Through our online parent portal Mijn Herberg, you always have access to your documents and can easily approve hours.
Christelijk Gastouderbureau De Herberg has 15 branches throughout the Netherlands, with childminders (gastouders) in virtually every region. Our national network ensures that we can always find a Christian childminder in your area. We are active in cities and regions across the country, from Groningen to Limburg and from Zeeland to Twente.
As a recognised childminder agency (gastouderbureau), we meet all requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang) and are registered with the GGD (Municipal Health Service). Our childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK), which makes childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) possible. We conduct personal intake interviews, register childminders in the LRK, hold evaluation meetings and carry out annual risk assessments at care locations. The GGD checks whether our financial flows are correct and inspects the quality of care.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 23, 2025
Strengths
- Host parent holds appropriate diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Childcare space is safe, accessible and suitably arranged
- Risk assessment is up to date and signed
- Safety measures have largely already been implemented
- Host parent is well informed about pedagogical policy and reporting code for child abuse
- Backup care arrangement is in place
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Ms E.J. van Dijk-Mekelenkamp at Eendrachtstraat 15 in Apeldoorn. The care is arranged through host parent agency De Herberg and accommodates a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 4 years on Monday or Tuesday and Thursday. The inspection was carried out on 23 June 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland. All assessed conditions are being met. The host parent holds an appropriate diploma, a valid first aid certificate and is registered in the persons register. The living room is suitable as a childcare space, the bedrooms serve as sleeping areas with camp beds, and the enclosed back garden offers play opportunities. The risk assessment is up to date and most measures have already been implemented, such as the installation of fencing and smoke detectors. Several garden points (fencing, glass, poisonous plants) were discussed and the host parent has committed to resolving these before commencement. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.
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Phone
+31 0625346560LRK number
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