Gastouderbureau Bumblebee
Childminding agency•Vaals•LRK 385569786
Details updated on 26 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that has been connecting parents seeking childcare for children from 10 weeks to 13 years with qualified childminders (gastouders) since 2016. The agency is based in Vaals and offers nationwide coverage, with childminders spread across various regions including Almere and Soest. BumbleBee strives to provide high-quality childcare in a home-like environment and offers personal guidance in finding the right match between parent and childminder. The agency applies strict selection criteria for childminders, including pedagogical training, VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) screening, and annual safety checks. Parents can count on support with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and transparent communication about costs.
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For parents
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee mediates between parents and qualified childminders (gastouders) for care in a homely environment. The agency supports you in finding a childminder who fits your family, norms and values. You receive personal guidance throughout the entire process, from matching to daily care. BumbleBee ensures transparent communication about costs and supports you with your application for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency works with permanent childminders who provide continuity and personal attention for your child.
Subsidy & costs
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee supports parents with their application for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency provides information about the conditions and procedures for benefit applications and offers administrative support with the required documentation. Parents receive transparent information about cost breakdown, clearly indicating which portion goes to the childminder agency (operational costs) and which portion goes to the childminder.
Trust & screening
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee maintains a strict screening procedure for childminders. All childminders must have at least an MBO-2 diploma in Care and Welfare Assistance, provide a valid VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) declaration and speak Dutch. The screening includes a home intake, inspection of the residence for safety and suitability, and assessment of pedagogical qualities. Childminders must be willing to undertake further training and are checked annually through Risk Inventory and Evaluation. Adult household members must also provide a VOG declaration.
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK 385569786) since 2016 and falls under the supervision of GGD Zuid-Limburg. The agency is affiliated with the national disputes committee and publishes all inspection reports openly on its website. Childminders are rigorously screened with VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) declarations, pedagogical diplomas and annual safety checks. The agency meets all legal quality requirements according to the most recent GGD inspection.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouderbureau BumbleBee is carried out carefully and personally:
- Intake interview to map your wishes, norms and values
- Searching for suitable childminders based on location, availability and pedagogical fit
- Introduction meeting and trial visit with the childminder
- Definitive match and start of care
- Ongoing guidance and evaluation during the care period
Highlights
Support services
- Benefit assistance
- Pedagogical guidance
- Administrative support
- Parent communication
- GGD reports
Service area cities
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee strives to provide high-quality childcare and creates the conditions for excellent care with childminders (gastouders). The agency believes in small-scale childcare where children have the space to simply be children, guided by the motto 'let a child be a child for a while'. Its vision centres on a secure and loving environment where children feel safe and at home, which is essential for their development. BumbleBee emphasises the complementary role of childminder care to home upbringing, and seeks a healthy balance between activity and relaxation.
Pedagogical vision
Gastouderbureau BumbleBee works towards four core pedagogical goals: emotional security, personal competence, social competence, and the transfer of norms and values. The agency focuses on creating a safe foundation where children can relax and be themselves. Children are encouraged to develop independence, self-confidence and social skills. The pedagogical approach includes attention to 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity and problem-solving ability. Childminders work with individual pedagogical plans that are aligned with the agency's policy.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 11, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is up to date and meets all legal requirements
- Correct registration of Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and linkage in the childcare persons register
- Transparent provision of information to parents about costs and complaints procedures
- Inspection reports are proactively published on the website
- Complete administration with annual overviews per facility and requesting parent
- Childminders speak Dutch or Limburgish dialect during care
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Bumblebee in Vaals was subject to an announced incidental investigation on 11 November 2025 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Zuid-Limburg. The agency mediates and supervises 10 childminders who provide care for 30 children (0-12 years) in the Almere, Soest and surrounding areas. All assessed components meet the legal requirements: pedagogical policy, staff (Certificate of Good Conduct/VOG and persons register), parental rights (information provision and complaints procedure), and quality/duty of care. The holder has an up-to-date pedagogical policy, ensures correct administration, and publishes inspection reports on the website. No violations or areas for improvement were identified in this investigation. However, the investigation history shows that recovery offers were made in 2024 and 2023 for the parental rights component (complaints and disputes), which were successfully resolved.
Phone
+31 0651716885Website
www.gastouderbureau-bumblebee.nlLRK number
385569786Reviews
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