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E.M. Alards is a childminder (gastouder) in Horst aan de Maas. The childcare is registered under the name of Alards. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Roodkapje Horst aan de Maas. The childcare takes place at the requesting parent's home in Horst aan de Maas.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 250052921. 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.
This childminder is affiliated with Roodkapje Horst aan de Maas. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Childminder agency Roodkapje offers parents personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder (gastouder). The agency screens all childminders, checks care locations for safety and health, and guides introductory meetings. Parents receive support with administrative matters such as childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and have access to an online administration system. The agency continuously safeguards quality through regular visits to childminders and annual GGD inspections.
Childminder agency Roodkapje Horst aan de Maas is active in North Limburg, particularly in the municipalities of Beesel, Bergen, Deurne, Gennep, Horst aan de Maas, Peel en Maas, Venlo and Venray. The agency also has national coverage through its head office and consultants throughout the Netherlands. For parents outside the direct working area, referral to other branches can be arranged through the head office.
Childminder agency Roodkapje complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies. The agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 205480470) and holds the GGD quality mark. All branches are inspected annually by the GGD. The agency is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee and has an internal complaints procedure. In addition, Roodkapje is recognised as an official service provider for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) by the Tax and Customs Administration.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 22, 2025
Strengths
- The host parent has concrete knowledge of the pedagogical policy and can provide examples of how it is applied in practice
- Spacious and safe indoor and outdoor play areas, including a separate and fenced swimming pool section
- The home is smoke-free
- Adequate backup care arrangement with two grandparents available within 15 minutes
- Safety measures are fully implemented, including stair gates, secured electrical outlets, and smoke detectors
- The host parent holds all required diplomas and certificates, including a valid first aid (EHBO) certificate
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) with E.M. Alards in Horst. The host parent will provide care for four children (ages 0-4) at the requesting parents' address starting from mid-August 2025, arranged through host parent agency Roodkapje. The inspection took place on 22 July 2025. Both the care location and the host parent meet all assessed requirements under the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang). No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality to include the host parent in the national childcare register (landelijk register kinderopvang).
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