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E. Roorda is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. The childcare is registered under the name of Roorda. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht. The location is based at Chaukenstraat 14, 9891BL, Ezinge.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2026 under number 259801732. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Winsum neighbourhood, there are currently 37 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 12 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht matches requesting parents with qualified childminders (gastouders) for flexible, small-scale childcare. The bureau handles all administrative hassle, including the cashier function required for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder, with a careful matching process that begins with a no-obligation orientation conversation. The bureau works with a convenient online registration system (Portabase) for hour registration and invoicing. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and meet statutory quality requirements.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht serves an extensive area in the north of the Netherlands, with childminders in various municipalities. The bureau has actively mediating childminders in Zuidhorn, Aduard, Groningen, Grijpskerk, Leek, Winschoten, Veendam, Wildervank, Assen, Drachten, Leeuwarden, Hoogkerk, Hoogezand, Sappemeer, Grootegast, Roden, Haren, Scheemda, Delfzijl, Appingedam, Loppersum, Heerenveen, and Emmen, among others. The availability varies daily and the bureau can occasionally work outside this area as well. Parents are encouraged to get in touch to see if the bureau can help them, even if their location is not explicitly mentioned.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht is a recognized and registered bureau (number 144498224 in the National Childcare Register) and only works with registered childminders. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD (municipal health service) and inspection reports are publicly available. The bureau is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee for independent complaint handling and has an active parent committee affiliated with BOink. In addition, the bureau is a member of the Childcare Branch Organization and collaborates with Zorg voor Jeugd Groningen for referral to experts regarding developmental questions. The bureau has a reporting code for child abuse and domestic violence and follows strict protocols for safety and hygiene.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: December 3, 2025
Strengths
- Smoke-free, safe home with sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space
- Childminder holds the required diploma (Teaching Assistant level 4), valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health has been carried out and tailored to the address
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Adequate backup care arrangement in place
- Childminder speaks Dutch with the children
Summary
This inspection report concerns an investigation for the registration of childminder E. Roorda in Ezinge, carried out by GGD Groningen on behalf of the municipality of Westerkwartier. The childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) takes place on Monday afternoons at the childminder's home and is arranged through childminder agency Noorderlicht. The inspection comprised a document review, site visit and interview with the childminder. The childminder meets all legal requirements: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The home is smoke-free and safely furnished with sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space. The childminder holds the required diplomas, valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate and is registered in the persons register. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The recommendation to the municipal executive is positive: inclusion in the national childcare register.
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