About this childminding agency
Gastouder Company is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that has been helping parents find suitable childminders (gastouders) and nannies since 2008. The agency mediates and provides guidance throughout the entire childcare period, offering personal support in matching families with reliable care. With over 10 years of experience in recruitment and selection, Gastouder Company has built up a large network of professional childminders and nannies. The agency is based in Tiel and is inspected annually by GGD Gelderland. Parents receive guidance throughout the entire process, from intake to registration in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
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For parents
Gastouder Company supports parents in finding suitable childminder (gastouder) care or a nanny. The agency takes care of the full recruitment and selection process, checks references, and guides the entire matching process. Parents receive personal support during intake, introduction, and contract signing. The agency arranges registration with the municipality and GGD, so that parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Throughout the care period, the agency remains involved with regular evaluations, home visits, and support.
Subsidy & costs
Gastouder Company arranges registration of the childcare in the National Childcare and Preschool Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang en Peuterspeelzalen). Parents receive the LRKP number as soon as it is known and are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the registered date. The agency informs parents about current developments such as changes in maximum hourly rates and supports with the administrative processes around childcare benefit.
Gastouder Company applies different rates depending on the type of care. For childminder care (gastouderopvang, at the childminder's home), the recruitment & selection costs are €250.00 one-time. The hourly rate for childminder care averages €7.00 per hour per child (excluding agency fees). For nanny care (at the parent's home), the recruitment & selection costs are €395.00 one-time with an hourly rate from €21.00 (excluding agency fees). For exclusive nanny services, rates are available on request. Payment takes place in two installments: 50% in advance and 50% after a successful match.
Trust & screening
Gastouder Company carries out thorough screening of all childminders (gastouders) and nannies. This includes selection interviews, reference checks, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) checks, and inspection by the GGD. The screening takes place according to the requirements of the Childcare Act and also includes a Risk Inventory Safety and Health (RI&E) at the childcare location. Only qualified candidates with the right diplomas and experience are presented to parents.
Gastouder Company is a recognized and registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with LRK number 815625777. The agency is inspected annually by GGD Gelderland and complies with all requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency holds a Dispute-Free certificate and is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee. All protocols, policy plans, and complaints procedures are publicly available via the downloads page.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouder Company follows a clear step-by-step plan:
- Registration and intake: Sign up via the website or phone, followed by an intake interview to discuss wishes
- Recruitment and selection: The agency starts recruitment, conducts selection interviews, and checks references
- Introduction and contract: Arranging an introductory meeting and drawing up an Assignment Agreement
- Registration: Submitting documents to the municipality, GGD inspection, and registration in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang)
- Start of care: Care begins with ongoing guidance from the agency
Highlights
- Personal guidance
- Over 10 years of experience
- GGD inspected
- LRK registered
- Dispute-Free certificate
- Digital information environment
- Pedagogical workshops
- Paediatric First Aid training
- Home visits
- Flexible childcare
Support services
- Paediatric First Aid training
- Pedagogical workshops
- Home visits
- Financial administration
- RI&E implementation
- Babysitting network
- Event nannies
- Digital portal
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouder Company strives to relieve parents of worry and let them go to work with peace of mind, knowing their children are in good hands. The agency focuses on small-scale care and more attention for the child, with personal guidance and long-term collaboration at its core. The mission is to offer children a pleasant childcare experience and to support parents in combining work and family life.
Pedagogical vision
Gastouder Company works according to the four pedagogical goals of Professor Marianne Riksen-Walraven, which form the basis of the Childcare Act. The agency focuses on providing a secure base where children can develop, stimulating personal competencies, promoting social competencies, and transferring norms and values. Every child is seen as a unique being who should be able to develop at their own pace and with their own character, in a climate of safety, trust, and respect.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 4, 2025
Strengths
- Written agreements between the agency and parents are in order
- Changes are reported to the municipality in a timely manner
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented by affiliated childminders/host parents
- VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) verification and links in the childcare personnel register are correct
- Sufficient staffing levels: the holder dedicates adequate hours to guidance and placement
- Risk assessment for safety and health is adequate
- All childminders/host parents use Dutch as their working language
Summary
Childminder agency Gastouder Company in Tiel was inspected on 4 November 2025 by GGD Gelderland-Zuid (Municipal Health Service). The agency, owned by Gaby Lammerts since February 2023, places children with 3 childminders/host parents across 5 childcare arrangements. The annual inspection found that the agency meets all assessed quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The agency demonstrates good practice in pedagogical guidance, VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) verification, and risk assessment. The municipality of Tiel is advised not to take enforcement measures.
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