About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Kwest is the childminder agency (gastouderbureau) of Stichting Kwest, a social childcare organisation in Westland. Our agency offers small-scale, personal childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children aged 0 to 4 years in the homes of professional childminders (gastouders). We do more than just match families: we personally guide our childminders, organise joint activities and training sessions, and ensure a good match between parent and childminder. With childminders in almost every village centre of Westland, there is always care nearby, whether you live in 's-Gravenzande, Naaldwijk, Monster, De Lier or Maasdijk. All childminders meet statutory quality requirements, hold the proper qualifications, a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and paediatric first aid certification.
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For parents
Gastouderbureau Kwest offers small-scale, personal childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years at professional childminders' (gastouders') homes. It feels like coming home: playing together in the living room, doing crafts at the kitchen table, or enjoying time outside in the garden. Our childminders (gastouders) offer tailored care that matches your family's wishes and rhythm. With childminders (gastouders) in almost every village centre in Westland, there is always care nearby. We do more than just matchmaking: we personally guide our childminders (gastouders), organise joint activities, and ensure a good match between parent and childminder (gastouder).
Subsidy & costs
Childminder (gastouder) care at Gastouderbureau Kwest falls under the Childcare Act, which means parents may be eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). The amount of the benefit depends on your income, the number of children, and the number of childcare hours. We advise parents to use the Tax Authority's calculation tool to make a provisional calculation of their net costs. Our agency can inform you about this and support you with the application.
The costs for childminder (gastouder) care consist of two parts: the childminder's (gastouder's) hourly rate and agency fees to Gastouderbureau Kwest. Childminders (gastouders) set their own hourly rates, while the agency fees are independent of the number of childcare hours. Current rates can be found on our rates page. Parents can use childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) to reduce their net costs. For a personal calculation, we advise using the Tax Authority's calculation tool.
Trust & screening
All childminders (gastouders) at Gastouderbureau Kwest undergo careful screening before they can start. They must meet legal requirements: minimum MBO level 2 in a child-focused education, a valid paediatric first aid certificate, and a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG). In addition, we conduct an intake interview and assess the suitability of the childcare location. Childminders (gastouders) receive personal guidance and regular training to ensure their professionalism.
Gastouderbureau Kwest meets all legal quality requirements for childcare. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 256894425) and meet strict requirements: they have the right diplomas (minimum MBO level 2), a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG), and a paediatric first aid certificate. We carry out annual safety checks at the childcare locations and work according to the pedagogical policy of Stichting Kwest. Inspection reports are publicly accessible via the National Childcare Register.
Next steps
Our Childminder Agency (Gastouderbureau) offers extensive support in finding the right childminder (gastouder). The matching process follows several steps:
- Telephone intake: Personal conversation to discuss your wishes and needs
- Introduction meeting: Meeting between parent and childminder (gastouder) to discuss expectations, childcare hours, and the child's needs
- Matching meeting: Conversation at the childminder's (gastouder's) home with our placement coordinator, where the agreement is also signed
- Start of care: After signing, care can begin
- Ongoing guidance: Regular evaluation conversations and support throughout the care period
Highlights
Support services
- Pedagogical advice
- Administration
- Emergency childcare
- Rematching
- Training
- Evaluation meetings
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Service area regions
Mission & vision
Stichting Kwest's mission is 'Stronger Together': working for and with Westland on sustainable and social development for people. Our vision is that children are challenged to wonder, discover, and experience. We believe in 'Different Together' as our standard, work sustainably with attention for people and nature, and are socially engaged in Westland. As a non-profit social childcare organisation, we contribute to a strong society.
Pedagogical vision
At Gastouderbureau Kwest, we work from the pedagogical motto 'Wonder, discover, and experience'. Children are challenged to be curious and explore their world in a safe, homely environment. Our pedagogical approach is based on five core values: Attention (everything that receives attention grows), GO! (growth and development), Different Together (everyone is okay), Close By (involved with children, parents, and the living environment), and Curious (an innovative and inquisitive attitude). We align with the Pedagogical Framework 0-4 years and childminder (gastouder) care.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 20, 2026
Strengths
- Childminders (gastouders) are satisfied with the agency's guidance and accessibility
- Current and targeted training offer for childminders (gastouders)
- Pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) plan is complete and meets statutory requirements
- All childminders (gastouders) have their own individual pedagogical work plan
- Administration is well organized in the Portabase system
- Minimum of 2 home visits per year per childminder (gastouder)
- Annual coaching of at least 3 hours per childminder (gastouder)
Summary
Childminder/host parent agency (gastouderbureau) Kwest in De Lier was inspected on 20 July 2026 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Haaglanden. The agency places children with 19 childminders (gastouders) who provide care for 103 children in the Haaglanden region. The inspection concerned an annual review in which pedagogical policy, staff, quality and duty of care, and administration were assessed. All items examined meet the statutory requirements. No violations were identified and no areas for improvement were raised. The agency receives positive feedback from childminders (gastouders) regarding guidance and accessibility. The advice to the municipality of Westland is to take no enforcement action.
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