Gastouderbureau Drieluik
Childminding agency•Coevorden•LRK 801897312
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Drieluik offers small-scale, personal and transparent childminder care (gastouderopvang) in South-East Drenthe. The agency supports parents with professional childcare for children aged 0-12 years with approximately 35 childminders (gastouders) in the region. During an intake interview at home, the placement coordinators map out practical wishes and parenting needs, after which they find the most suitable childminder (gastouder). Parents are involved in the decision. The agency operates in the municipalities of Coevorden, Borger-Odoorn and Emmen, with personal contact with all childminders (gastouders) for optimal matching. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) at Drieluik is homely, flexible and an extension of care from home.
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For parents
Gastouderbureau Drieluik offers parents a stable childcare solution in a homely atmosphere with always the same childminder (gastouder). Seeing the same familiar face every childcare day provides calm and clarity for your child. The childminders (gastouders) are very flexible, making tailored care possible for regular working hours or irregular shifts. You receive personal guidance in finding the right childminder (gastouder) who fits your wishes and situation.
Subsidy & costs
Parents using childminder care (gastouderopvang) at Gastouderbureau Drieluik are eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Tax and Customs Administration. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK), which is a condition for receiving benefit. Parents must submit an application themselves to the Tax and Customs Administration within three months of starting care. The agency provides an annual overview for tax filing. For 2026, a maximum amount of €8.49 per hour is eligible for benefit. Parents can do a trial calculation via the Tax and Customs Administration website.
Gastouderbureau Drieluik applies an advisory rate of €8.97 per child per hour for 2026, consisting of €7.35 for the childminder (gastouder) and €1.63 for the agency. The maximum amount for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) is €8.49 per hour. Additionally, there are agency fees of €22.50 per month for the first child and €7.50 for a second child from the same family. Subsequent children from the same family incur no agency fees. Childminders (gastouders) can choose between actual hour registration or annual availability. Parents receive a monthly invoice based on approved hour registration via the digital system.
Trust & screening
Gastouderbureau Drieluik applies a careful screening procedure for childminders (gastouders). After an intake interview at the care address, the agency checks legal requirements such as minimum age (18+), relevant diplomas (MBO-2 Social Care and Welfare), Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for the childminder (gastouder) and household members, valid first aid certificate for children, and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register. Additionally, a placement coordinator carries out a Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RIE) at the care location and assesses personal qualities. Childminders (gastouders) must complete refresher courses annually and are registered in the National Childcare Register.
Gastouderbureau Drieluik meets all legal requirements for childcare and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on behalf of Municipality of Coevorden. The agency works with a Reporting Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse and has both internal and external complaints procedures. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and parents have direct access to GGD reports via the website. An active parent committee advises on quality and rates.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouderbureau Drieluik follows several steps:
- You request an information package digitally and complete the registration form
- A placement coordinator schedules an intake interview at your home
- During the intake interview, we get to know you and your child and answer all your questions
- We search for the childminder (gastouder) who best matches your wishes
- You have an introductory meeting with the proposed childminder (gastouder)
- After your final choice, the agency arranges the written agreements
- Practical matters are discussed during the linking meeting
Highlights
Support services
- Home intake
- Personal matching
- Annual evaluation
- Parent committee
- Digital hour registration
- Invoicing
- GGD reports
- Pedagogical policy
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Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau Drieluik strives to provide high-quality childcare that meets parents' needs. The vision is built on small-scale care, personal attention and transparency. The agency aims to make childminder care (gastouderopvang) function as an extension of the care and attention that parents themselves provide. Through careful matching and personal guidance, the agency creates stable childcare situations where children can develop optimally in a homely atmosphere.
Pedagogical vision
The pedagogical policy of Gastouderbureau Drieluik focuses on personal attention for every child, so that each child can develop optimally. The childminder (gastouder) stimulates the child in their development from a homely family situation. The agency applies basic pedagogical goals and works with children's developmental stages, using play as an important developmental tool. Childminders (gastouders) receive guidance in pedagogical practice and regularly participate in professional development.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 14, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is accessible to prospective parents and host parents via Portabase and the website
- Risk assessments are conducted on location with concrete action plans and deadlines
- All individuals checked hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are correctly registered in the PRK
- The reporting code is actively discussed and training is offered to host parents
- The holders are personally involved as mediation staff
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Drieluik in Coevorden was inspected by GGD Drenthe on 14 April 2026. The annual investigation included document review, a site visit and interviews with the holders. The agency, where the holders also serve as mediation staff, meets all assessed quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical policy, personnel, and safety and health. The pedagogical policy is available via Portabase and the website. Risk assessments are conducted annually on location together with host parents, including an action plan with deadlines. All staff and host parents checked hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are correctly registered in the Persons Register for Childcare (Personenregister Kinderopvang). The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, as well as the obligation to report, consult and file charges, are in order.
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