Gastouderbureau Je Beste Maatje regio Den Haag
Childminding agency•'s-Gravenhage•LRK 271064845
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Je Beste Maatje is a nationally operating childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that has been arranging flexible childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children aged 0 to 12 since 2008. As a franchise organisation, the agency offers small-scale, home-based care through regional branches in Utrecht, The Hague, Nijmegen-Tiel, Maas en Peel, and Haarlem-Haarlemmermeer, among others. The agency matches parents with childminders (gastouders) with personal guidance and sets higher quality standards than legally required. Parents can count on professional matching, twice-yearly home checks at childminders' homes, and support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The head office is located in Houten.
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For parents
Je Beste Maatje mediates between parents and childminders for flexible, small-scale childcare in a homely environment. The bureau offers personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder and supports with all practical matters such as contracts and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents can count on childminders who care for a maximum of 6 children, ensuring every child receives the attention they need. The bureau sets higher requirements for childminders than legally required and carries out inspections twice a year.
Subsidy & costs
Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) when they use registered childminder care via Je Beste Maatje. The bureau is registered in the National Childcare and Preschool Register (LRKP). The amount of the benefit depends on income and number of children. The bureau guides parents in applying for the benefit, and the mediation costs are also included in the benefit calculation. Parents can make a trial calculation via the calculator module at www.toeslagen.nl.
The costs for childminder care at Je Beste Maatje consist of two components: care costs paid to the childminder (approximately 80% of the total, depending on age and experience) and bureau costs (fixed monthly or hourly rate). The bureau does not charge registration fees. Childminder care is generally cheaper than regular childcare, and parents often do not pay during holidays, public holidays and study days. The bureau costs are included in the childcare benefit calculation. Current rates can be found on the rates page of the website.
Trust & screening
Je Beste Maatje sets stricter requirements for childminders than legally required. The screening process includes: a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for the childminder and all adult family members, continuous screening via the PRK (Persons Register Childcare), risk assessment of the care location, check for a safe and smoke-free environment, sufficient toys and outdoor space, and good telephone availability. Not all LRK-registered childminders meet the additional requirements of Je Beste Maatje.
Gastouderbureau Je Beste Maatje is a childminder bureau recognised and registered by the municipality in the National Childcare and Preschool Register (LRKP). The GGD carries out annual inspections of both the bureau and the childminders regarding safety and health. The bureau itself carries out inspections at childminders' homes twice a year, with attention to safety, guidance and care. All childminders and adult family members must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The bureau works with the enhanced Reporting Code on Child Abuse and is affiliated with the Disputes Committee for complaint handling.
Next steps
The matching process at Je Beste Maatje takes place through personal guidance by regional managers:
- Contact the regional manager in your area for a no-obligation conversation
- Discuss your wishes, needs and availability
- Search for suitable childminders in the neighbourhood via the childminder search tool
- Introduction meeting with potential childminder(s)
- Trial day or trial period to see if there is a good match
- Drawing up contracts and start of care
Parents can also search independently via the online childminder search tool and then contact the bureau.
Highlights
Support services
- Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
- Digital administration
- Parent portal
- GGD registration
- Childminder training
- Complaints procedure
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau Je Beste Maatje aims to provide a warm, homely, safe and challenging environment within childminder (gastouder) families, meeting basic needs such as safety and security while also contributing to optimal development. The goal is to help children grow into independent, balanced and responsible individuals, developing into people with a healthy sense of self-worth. Personal attention, a positive approach and encouragement at the right moment support this goal.
Pedagogical vision
The pedagogical policy of Je Beste Maatje focuses on the intellectual, social-emotional and physical development of children. The starting point is that every child is unique, and childminders do not work from their own programme and habits but take children's needs as their basis. The bureau has an eye for the child as an individual and encourages their own input, so that children develop self-confidence and a positive self-image. Childminders are coached to observe children and understand where their needs lie.
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GGD Inspection
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Inspection date: November 11, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy is complete, concrete and meets statutory requirements
- Risk assessments for safety and health are conducted digitally and annually, covering all mandatory themes
- Reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is actively promoted through discussions, digital portal and national meetings
- All staff, childminders, household members and regularly present individuals are correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register and linked to the agency
- Childminders are satisfied with guidance and mediation
- License holder observes and discusses pedagogical practice during home visits
Summary
Childminder agency Je Beste Maatje region Den Haag was inspected on 11 November 2025 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Haaglanden. The agency mediates between 24 childminders and 105 client parents with 107 children. The inspection concerned an annual investigation in which documents were reviewed, a location visit took place and files were examined on a sample basis. Childminders indicate they are satisfied with guidance and mediation. All items examined meet the statutory quality requirements. No violations were found and no areas for improvement were identified.
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