About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau FIJN is a small-scale childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that arranges, mediates and guides childminder care (gastouderopvang) in Apeldoorn and surrounding areas. The agency helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) who matches their wishes and needs, operating mainly in the Apeldoorn, Twello, Klarenbeek and Beekbergen region. Gastouderbureau FIJN strives for a good match between childminders and parents and actively guides this process. All childminders are registered with the LRK (National Childcare Register) and meet legal requirements, including a valid first aid certificate, required diploma and Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The agency visits childminders at least twice a year to discuss and safeguard the quality of care.
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For parents
Gastouderbureau FIJN helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) that matches their wishes and needs. The agency mediates and guides childminder care in the Apeldoorn region and surrounding areas. Parents can count on personal guidance, transparent communication, and support throughout the entire process from matching through to the care period. The agency arranges contractual documentation and offers support with applying for childcare benefit.
Subsidy & costs
Parents can apply for childcare benefit (KOT) through the Tax Authorities via Mijn toeslagen. It is important to enter the childminder's LRK number, not that of the agency. Gastouderbureau FIJN provides a cost overview (PLO) that can be used for the KOT application. The benefit can be applied for both the childminder costs and the agency costs, as long as the total hourly rate remains below the maximum reimbursed amount. The agency advises applying for KOT at least 3 months after the start of care for retroactive effect.
The costs for childminder care consist of the childminder's hourly rate and the agency costs. The average hourly rate of a childminder is €7.35 per hour per child. Agency costs are €48.75 per month per child (0-4 years) or €33 per month per child (4-12 years). For incidental care, €2.10 per hour per child applies with a minimum of €22.50 and maximum of €52.50 per month. There are no registration fees. Gastouderbureau FIJN offers transparent agency costs without surprises and ensures that parents can receive childcare benefit for both cost items.
Trust & screening
All childminders at Gastouderbureau FIJN undergo thorough screening: they must be LRK-registered, hold a valid first aid certificate, have a minimum required diploma, and provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). All household members over 18 must also provide a VOG. The agency checks documents such as diplomas, VOG, and first aid certification, and carries out annual safety and hygiene checks at the care locations.
Gastouderbureau FIJN is a recognized and GGD-registered childminder agency with LRK number 365460928. All childminders are LRK-registered and meet all legal requirements, including a valid first aid certificate, required diploma, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) for all household members over 18. The agency carries out annual safety checks at care locations and visits childminders at least twice a year. Official documents such as the pedagogical policy plan, GGD report, and complaints procedure are publicly available.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouderbureau FIJN follows a structured approach:
- Registration: Parents fill in the registration form or call for a free introductory meeting
- Needs analysis: During the meeting, wishes and needs are mapped out
- Search: The agency approaches childminders who meet the criteria
- Selection: Parents receive profiles of suitable childminders and can consider multiple options
- Introduction: Parents meet the childminder(s) themselves (possibly with agency guidance for a fee)
- Contracting: Following a successful match, contracts are signed between parent-childminder and parent-agency
- Start of care: After signing, care can begin with follow-up and evaluation after 3 months
Highlights
- 3 familiar faces
- Match based on your wishes
- Apeldoorn region
- Personal connection
- Short lines of communication
- Flexible rates
Support services
- LRK registration
- Contract guidance
- Replacement care
- KOT support
- PortaBase portal
- Evaluation meetings
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Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau FIJN aims to make a suitable match between childminders (gastouders) and parents seeking childcare, and also guides this process. The agency strives to provide responsible childminder care through personal guidance, involvement, and service. At least twice a year, the agency visits the childminder to discuss the care, with these visits being documented in writing.
Pedagogical vision
Every childminder must work from the 4 pedagogical goals included in the pedagogical policy plan of Gastouderbureau FIJN. This is the basis from which every childminder must work. Having their own pedagogical work plan can provide insight into how the childminder puts these goals into practice. Both Gastouderbureau FIJN and all childminders are registered in the LRK (National Childcare Register), allowing parents to qualify for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 14, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) is systematically discussed during intake, matching, home visits, and evaluation meetings
- Childminders (gastouders) receive at least 2 home visits per year, with additional unannounced visits
- Easy accessibility via app, email, and phone; childminders experience contact as pleasant and supportive
- Clear cost division between childminder agency and childminder in agreements
- Transparent communication: inspection reports available via website, affiliated with Disputes Committee
- All staff and childminders hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the persons register
- Administration is fully and clearly organized
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) FIJN in Apeldoorn was inspected on 14 November 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland. The annual investigation covered pedagogical policy, personnel, parental rights, and quality/duty of care. The agency has 68 affiliated childminders (61 with active placements). All assessed legal requirements are met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Apeldoorn is: no enforcement action.
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