Gastouderbureau Maki

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is comprehensive and made practically accessible through an online workbook and training courses
• Regular unannounced home visits and attentive visits to childminders/host parents
• Proactive training offer, including a self-developed course on biting behaviour
• RIE is transparent for parents through an online portal and actively followed up
• The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is regularly discussed and kept up to date
• Systematic reminders for VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) applications when household members reach the age of majority

Summary

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Maki in Duiven was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 7 October 2025. The annual investigation covered pedagogical policy, staff, and safety and health. The agency provides care for 95 children through 20 childminders/host parents (gastouders). All assessed quality requirements have been met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The licence holder is proactive in training, communication with childminders/host parents, and ensuring safety. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.