Gastouderbureau De 4 Blokken

Strengths

• The holder systematically conducts home visits twice a year with observation of pedagogical practice
• All childminders and involved persons hold valid Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the childcare persons register
• Risk assessment is carried out annually at each care address, including the safe sleeping protocol since 2026
• The holder completed training in December 2025 as a designated domestic violence officer
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol meets all required standards

Summary

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De 4 Blokken in Hoogezand was inspected on 12 March 2026 by GGD Groningen. The agency, established in 2014 and led by holder Aletta Kuiper, places children with 15 childminders in Hoogezand and surrounding areas. For all examined themes – pedagogical policy, staff, and safety and health – the legal requirements are fully met. The holder conducts home visits twice a year during which pedagogical practice is observed. All childminders and involved persons hold valid Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG). The risk assessment is carried out annually, including the safe sleeping protocol since 2026. The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is in order. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.