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Gastouderbureau NL offers parents in Groningen and surrounding areas personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder (gastouder). We mediate between parents and certified childminders (gastouders) who work in a home environment with small groups (maximum 6 children). Our consultants support you with all administration, including the application for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). With our years of experience since 2006, we ensure a safe, trusted care environment where your child can develop optimally.
Gastouderbureau NL has a branch in Groningen that serves parents and childminders (gastouders) in the province of Groningen and surrounding regions. The agency works with childminders (gastouders) spread throughout the entire province, both in the city of Groningen and in surrounding municipalities. Parents can search for childminder care (gastouderopvang) in their immediate living environment through the agency.
Gastouderbureau NL complies with all legal requirements and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 257662601). All affiliated childminders (gastouders) are visited and checked at least twice a year for safety, health, and pedagogical quality. The agency works with an up-to-date safety and health policy, conducts annual risk assessments, and applies the Reporting Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. In addition, the agency is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee for complaint handling.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 15, 2026
Strengths
- Adequate indoor and outdoor space, appropriately furnished for childcare
- Childminder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate and relevant qualification (helping welfare level 2)
- Risk assessment is up-to-date and tailored to the location
- Childminder is easily reachable by phone and has arranged backup cover
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Smoke-free childcare environment
Violations
- Pedagogical work plan initially lacked concrete description of the number and age range of children, method of developmental monitoring, and description of indoor and outdoor space (remedied through recovery offer)
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Brigitte Elswijk de Lange at Mieden 11 in Lutjegast. The childcare takes place at the requesting parent's address and provides after-school care (BSO). The home is suitable with adequate indoor and outdoor space. The inspection was conducted on 15 September 2026 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Groningen on behalf of municipality Westerkwartier.
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0642163386Website
www.gobnl.nlLRK number
111701041Reviews
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