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F. Mast- Lam is a childminder (gastouder) in De Fryske Marren. The childcare is registered under the name of Mast Lam. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau ViaViela Ingrid Jackson - Eeles. The location is based at Julianastraat 6, 8561AJ, Balk.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 221265703. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 Centrum neighbourhood there are currently 205 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 49 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau ViaViela Ingrid Jackson - Eeles. On the agency page you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment where children feel safe and secure. The agency offers personal guidance with a dedicated contact person in your region who assists you with all aspects of childminder care, from finding a childminder to ongoing support during the placement. ViaViela works with carefully screened childminders who are visited regularly and supported with pedagogical training.
ViaViela has nationwide coverage with approximately 50 locations spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency is active in all regions of the Netherlands with dedicated contact persons in each region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the extensive network of professional childminders.
ViaViela and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), and childminders receive a GGD inspection at their care location every two years. ViaViela visits childminders at least twice a year to check whether the location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. All childminders hold the required diplomas and receive ongoing education and pedagogical support.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 25, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder holds a recognized diploma (Individual Healthcare Assistant) and a valid first aid certificate
- Sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space, appropriate to the number and age of the children
- The childminder has good knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and the domestic violence reporting protocol
- Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register are in order for all required persons
- Backup care and telephone availability are well arranged
- The childcare location is smoke-free
Summary
GGD Fryslân conducted a registration inspection on 25 August 2025 at childminder F. Mast-Lam, Julianastraat 6 in Balk, on behalf of the municipality of De Fryske Marren. The inspection was carried out under the 'Streng aan de Poort' ('Strict at the Gate') framework, whereby the childminder is thoroughly examined before being permitted to start. The childminder meets all assessed quality requirements. No violations were identified. The risk assessment was initially not sufficiently tailored to the specific address, but was corrected during the inspection visit following contact with the childminder agency (gastouderbureau). GGD advises the municipality to register the childminder in the National Childcare Register.
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Phone
06-28864778Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
221265703Reviews
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