Gastouderbureau Joekie V.O.F.
Childminding agency•Sittard-Geleen•LRK 462092252
Details updated on 18 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Joekie is a small-scale family business that has been arranging personal childminder (gastouder) placements in Limburg since 2007. The agency is known for its involved and personal approach, with every child at the centre. Parents are guided in finding a suitable childminder who matches their parenting philosophy and wishes. Joekie selects and supports childminders who meet the legal requirements and provides care in a safe, pedagogically stimulating environment. The agency operates without waiting lists and helps parents with the application for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
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For parents
At Gastouderbureau Joekie, parents find a second home for their child during work or study days. The agency mediates small-scale, homely childminder care (gastouderopvang) where children from 0 to 13 years are welcome. Parents receive personal guidance in finding a childminder (gastouder) who fits their family situation and parenting wishes. Joekie arranges all administration, invoicing and helps with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), so parents can focus on their work with the confidence that their child is well cared for.
Subsidy & costs
Joekie helps parents apply for and change childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Working or studying parents are entitled to this benefit for childminder care (gastouderopvang). The amount depends on the joint assessment income and the number of children. There is no maximum income set to qualify. The maximum benefit amount for 2026 is €8.49 per hour per child. Parents can apply for the benefit up to 3 months after the start of care via www.toeslagen.nl. The agency offers trial calculations and support with the application.
Joekie's agency costs are €1.00 per hour per child with a maximum of €42.50 per month for one child or €65.00 for two or more children. Agency costs are only calculated for hours worked. The reimbursement for childminders (gastouders) starts from €7.49 per hour per child. Parents receive childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) for both the childminder costs and the agency costs. The agency charges no registration fees, fixed monthly rate or extra costs for help with benefit applications. Food costs are determined in consultation between parent and childminder (gastouder).
Trust & screening
Childminders (gastouders) at Joekie must meet strict legal requirements before they are registered. This includes at least an MBO4 diploma, a valid first aid certificate for children, a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) and registration in the childcare personnel register. The agency checks safety and health at the childminder care (gastouderopvang) and guides childminders (gastouders) in their professional development. In addition, childminders (gastouders) follow training such as Healthy Childcare (Gezonde Kinderopvang) and are coached in pedagogical practice.
Gastouderbureau Joekie is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP number: 46 20 92 252) and meets all legal requirements. The agency has a GGD report, dispute-free certificate and works according to protocols for child abuse, privacy and complaints handling. An independent parent committee safeguards the quality of care. Childminders (gastouders) are only registered if they meet the requirements of the Childcare Act, including diplomas, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag).
Next steps
The matching process at Joekie follows six steps:
- Looking for a childminder (gastouder): Parents search for a childminder (gastouder) who will lovingly care for their child
- Contacting Joekie: The agency helps find a suitable childminder (gastouder)
- Intake interview: An appointment at the parents' home to discuss wishes and record details
- Meeting the childminder (gastouder): Parents and childminder (gastouder) are introduced to each other
- Matching interview: Practical arrangements are discussed and agreements are signed
- Starting with the childminder (gastouder): The child starts with the childminder (gastouder) who offers a second home
Highlights
Support services
- Childminder (gastouder) matching
- Benefit support
- Administration
- Invoicing
- Pedagogical guidance
- Replacement during illness
- Parent committee
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Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau Joekie distinguishes itself through a personal approach at a time when childcare organisations are often growing larger through mergers. The agency believes that every child is unique and every family situation is different. With expert guidance, they take the worry out of childcare by selecting and supervising suitable childminders (gastouders). As a family business, they remain small-scale and homely, just like the care they mediate.
Pedagogical vision
Joekie ensures that children are cared for in a safe and pedagogically stimulating environment. Childminders (gastouders) are selected based on their ability to give children space and attention and to stimulate their development. The agency follows a pedagogical policy focused on providing a second home where children feel familiar and at ease. Childminders (gastouders) work with themes from early childhood education (VVE) methods such as Uk & Puk and are guided in Healthy Childcare (Gezonde Kinderopvang).
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 27, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is complete and up to date (version 1 July 2026)
- The safety and health risk assessment is original, current, and signed by all childminders (gastouders)
- All required individuals hold a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are correctly registered in the childcare personnel register
- Transparent financial communication to parents regarding cost allocation
- Inspection reports are proactively published on the website
- At least 16 hours per year of mediation and guidance per childminder (gastouder)
- Childminder (gastouder) addresses are visited at least twice per year
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Zuid-Limburg at childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Joekie V.O.F. in Geleen, conducted on 27 August 2026, presents a positive picture. The agency, established in 2010 and with 53 childminders (gastouders) for 268 children, meets all assessed quality requirements. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The pedagogical policy plan is complete, the risk assessment is up to date, and the guidance of childminders (gastouders) and communication with parents meet statutory requirements. The provider publishes inspection reports on its website. The advice to the municipality of Sittard-Geleen is: no enforcement action.
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