Gastouderbureau Bij Monique
Childminding agency•Boxtel•LRK 847440539
Details updated on 9 November 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Bij Monique is a personal and trusted placement agency that helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) for their child. With more than 15 years of experience in childcare, the agency provides placement services for childminder care in Boxtel, Almere and surrounding areas. The agency works with registered and qualified childminders who meet all legal requirements, including Municipal Health Service (GGD) approval and the required diplomas. Parents receive personal guidance in finding a suitable match and can count on transparent placement fees with no registration costs or penalty clauses.
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For parents
At Gastouderbureau Bij Monique, we believe it's important that parents feel comfortable with the childminder (gastouder) they entrust their child to. We are a small, personal agency that carefully matches parents with childminders. Our childminders offer small-scale care with more personal attention for your child, flexible childcare hours tailored to your work schedule, and a homely atmosphere where children quickly feel at home. We work without obligations, without registration fees, and without penalty clauses, with a convenient online system for hour registration.
Subsidy & costs
Parents may be eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Tax and Customs Administration if they meet the conditions. The amount of the benefit depends on income, number of children, and the type of childcare. There is a maximum of 230 hours per month per child with a maximum hourly rate. Gastouderbureau Bij Monique refers parents to the Tax and Customs Administration for applying for the benefit and offers support in calculating possible benefit amounts.
Gastouderbureau Bij Monique applies transparent mediation costs with no registration fees or penalty clauses. The monthly mediation costs are €47.50 for one child, €52.50 for two children, and €57.50 for three children. Childminders (gastouders) charge on average €7.50 to €8.50 per hour, which is considerably lower than regular childcare. The maximum childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) is €8.10 per hour. Rates are fixed for a calendar year to avoid surprises.
Trust & screening
Childminders (gastouders) at Gastouderbureau Bij Monique are carefully screened and must meet strict conditions. They must hold a relevant diploma, a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag) (also for adult household members), and a First Aid for Children certificate. Only after approval of these documents are childminders registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP), which takes several weeks. Additionally, childminders must meet GGD requirements and are inspected regularly.
All childminders (gastouders) at Gastouderbureau Bij Monique are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP: 847440539) and approved by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). They meet strict legal requirements, including holding a diploma, a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag), and a First Aid for Children certificate. The agency has an extensive quality system with a pedagogical policy plan, complaints protocol, domestic violence reporting code, and inspection reports that are publicly available.
Next steps
Finding a suitable childminder (gastouder) follows a simple process at Gastouderbureau Bij Monique:
- Register via our website or get in touch
- We search for a suitable childminder based on your preferences
- Introduction meeting with the childminder
- Start childcare with a reliable, registered childminder
Highlights
Support services
- Benefit calculation
- Matching guidance
- Contract support
- Pedagogical advice
- GGD inspection
- First aid course
Service area cities
Linked childminders
GGD Inspection
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Inspection date: October 13, 2026
Strengths
- All requested documents were immediately available and accessible
- Three assessed childminder (gastouder) files were substantively in order
- The pedagogical policy plan is clear, observable, and digitally accessible to all stakeholders
- Childminders (gastouders) are visited at least twice yearly, preferably with children present
- All persons correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang) with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Annual evaluations with parent clients are structurally conducted using a standard evaluation form
- Administration is complete and immediately available via the digital Portabase system
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Bij Monique in Boxtel was inspected by GGD Hart voor Brabant on 13 October 2026. The annual inspection shows that the childminder agency meets all assessed quality requirements. The agency mediates and guides 21 childminders (gastouders) who together provide care for 59 children from 46 parent clients. The inspection included document review, a site visit, and interviews with the holders. Three childminder files and three parent client files were assessed on a sample basis. All files were in order. The new statutory requirements that entered into force on 1 July 2026 (coaching development goals and continuous professional development) were discussed but will only be assessed in 2027. The agency does not yet have a definitive plan for implementing coaching, but will tailor this to the needs of childminders (gastouders). The municipality of Boxtel is advised not to take enforcement measures.
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