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Gaalen is a childminder (gastouder) in Neder-Betuwe. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderland B.V.. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Neder-Betuwe.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 183873130. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderland B.V.. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At Gastouderland, you'll find small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. Your child is cared for by a registered childminder (gastouder) with whom you build a personal bond. Our regional consultant guides you in finding the right match and is always there for you. You only pay for the actual hours of care and are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We offer flexible childcare options, also for parents with irregular working hours.
Gastouderland has national coverage with 23 locations throughout the Netherlands. Our regional consultants work locally and have access to a large database of qualified childminders (gastouders) in every region. We have locations across the country so we can serve you as locally as possible.
Gastouderland complies with the Childcare Act and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All childminders (gastouders) and household members over 18 have a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Persons Register. The care location is checked annually for safety and hygiene. We have an internal and external complaints procedure and are members of the Disputes Committee. GGD inspection reports are publicly available via our documents page.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 23, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice meets all requirements: emotional safety, stimulation of personal and social development, and norms and values
- Childminder communicates with children in a warm and appropriate manner
- Sufficient toys, play materials and varied activities for the children
- Childminder responds adequately to individual needs of children
- House rules and agreements are applied consistently
- Relaxed atmosphere during care
- Childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and makes use of training opportunities
- Sufficient play and sleeping space, including separate sleeping area for children under 1.5 years
- Home and outdoor space are smoke-free
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
- Childminder has valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), appropriate qualification and current first aid certificate (valid until 10-03-2027)
- Knowledge of reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The annual inspection of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Gaalen in Dodewaard, conducted by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gelderland-Zuid, presents a positive picture. The childminder and facility meet all legal requirements. The inspection took place on 23 June 2026, after an earlier unannounced visit on 22 June was not possible because the childminder was absent. During the inspection, three children in care were present, aged 0 to 4 years. The childminder has been registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) since 2025 and is mediated by Gastouderland B.V.
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