Gastouderbureau De Wâlden

Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) is a contribution towards costs for parents using registered childcare. The amount depends on income, but as of 1 January 2026 is a maximum of €8.45 per hour per child. The agency offers no-obligation quotes for parents who would like to know more about childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).

The gross costs for childminder (gastouder) care consist of two parts: the costs of the childminder agency's (gastouderbureau) services and the payment to the childminder (gastouder). For care at the childminder's home, childminders are free to set their hourly rate with parents themselves, with a recommended rate of €7.45 per hour per child. For care in the family's own home (nanny care), it is legally determined that the hourly rate must be at least the statutory minimum wage including holiday allowance, which as of 1 January 2026 amounts to €17.06 per hour. Rates are indexed by the government every six months.

All childminders (gastouders) at Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden must at minimum hold a pedagogical vocational qualification (mbo level 2) and a Paediatric First Aid (KinderEHBO) certificate. The first aid course is offered through partner Savitae, is specifically tailored to childminders, and meets all Municipal Health Service (GGD) guidelines. Childminders receive a 15% discount on the course through the agency. Additionally, care locations must be smoke-free and equipped with properly functioning smoke detectors.

All childminders (gastouders) at Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden meet all legal requirements and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). Parents can review the inspection reports of both the childminders and the agency itself in the register. The agency works in accordance with privacy legislation and does not retain data longer than strictly necessary, with a statutory retention period of 7 years.