Gastouderbureau 't Groene Hart
Childminding agency•Woerden•LRK 119931758
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Groene Hart is a recognised mediation agency for childminder care (gastouderopvang) in Woerden and the surrounding area. We mediate between parents who need childcare and childminders (gastouders) who want to look after children, both at the childminder's home and at the parents' home. Our agency offers personal mediation and ongoing guidance, taking into account your specific wishes regarding upbringing, location and hours.
As a recognised agency, we are registered in the National Childcare Register under number 119931758, which means parents are eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We meet all quality requirements of the law and follow the guidelines of the GGD Utrecht region, with annual inspections that guarantee quality and safety.
Our approach is small-scale and personal, with careful selection of childminders (gastouders) who are first aid certified and hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). We provide continuous support to both parents and childminders (gastouders), with periodic evaluations and mediation in case of any issues.
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For parents
We offer bespoke childminder care (gastouderopvang) for your child, taking into account your specific wishes regarding upbringing, location and hours. Our childminders (gastouders) care for children in a small, home-based setting with a maximum of six children per childminder. We also mediate in-home babysitting for families who prefer childcare in their own home.
As a recognised childminder agency (gastouderbureau), we ensure that you qualify for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We carefully select our childminders (gastouders) and they are all first aid certified and hold a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). Your child will be cared for in a safe and nurturing environment.
Subsidy & costs
As a recognised childminder agency (gastouderbureau) registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang, number 119931758), parents qualify for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). Our registration ensures that you can declare the childcare costs for benefit purposes.
We advise parents to apply for an allowance from the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) under the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang). The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) provides the necessary invoicing and administration for your benefit application.
Childminders (gastouders) set their own hourly rates, but the agency applies recommended rates. For in-home babysitting, the childminder (gastouder) receives €16.50 per family with a maximum of 3 children, for no more than 3 days per week. The agency charges monthly bureau fees for mediation and guidance.
The childminder (gastouder) registers the hours worked each month in the online time registration system Portabase. Parents have 5 days to approve the hours, after which invoicing takes place automatically. The invoice contains a payment link for direct payment. The agency pays the childminder (gastouder) once the invoice has been settled.
Trust & screening
Our childminders (gastouders) undergo a careful screening process. All childminders (gastouders) must hold a valid first aid certificate for children and attend an annual refresher course. They must provide a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG), which parents must apply for themselves at the municipality after registration.
Childminders (gastouders) care for a maximum of six children at a time aged from 6 weeks to 13 years (including their own children up to 10 years). We carry out annual risk assessments in their homes and discuss the findings with both the childminder (gastouder) and parents.
Gastouderbureau 't Groene Hart is recognised and registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 119931758. We comply with all statutory quality requirements and are inspected annually by the GGD Utrecht region. Childminders (gastouders) are inspected by the GGD on average once every two years.
We carry out annual risk assessments at childminders' (gastouders') homes to ensure safety and health. All childminders (gastouders) are required to be first aid certified and hold a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). We are affiliated with a disputes committee for handling any complaints.
Next steps
Our matching process follows clear steps:
- Registration: You complete the registration form on our website
- Intake interview: We visit you at home for an introduction and to discuss your wishes
- Search: We look for a suitable childminder (gastouder) based on your criteria
- Introduction: You arrange a meeting with the childminder (gastouder) yourself for an introductory conversation
- Confirmation: If it's a good match, you let us know that you wish to proceed
- Contracting: We draw up an agreement together and childcare can begin
The first two months serve as a trial period, after which we hold the first evaluation.
Highlights
- Personal mediation
- Ongoing guidance
- GGD registered
- Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
- Flexible childcare
- Small-scale childcare
- First aid certified
- Certificate of Conduct (VOG) required
Support services
- Periodic evaluations
- Mediation in case of problems
- Replacement in case of illness
- Newsletters
- Advice and support
- Online time registration
Service area cities
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau 't Groene Hart stands for letting children grow up in an enriching, child-friendly environment. Our mission is to provide personal mediation and guidance between parents and childminders (gastouders), with attention to the specific wishes of each family. We strive for continuous quality improvement and remain alert to potential enhancements in the care provided to every child.
Pedagogical vision
Our pedagogical policy plan aims to optimise the quality of childcare. Childminders (gastouders) may have a pedagogical work plan that they can share with parents. The policy plan is available in Portabase under downloads. We focus on providing safe, nurturing care in a home setting where children can develop optimally.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 14, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is clear and comprehensive, with defined educational goals
- Childminders are visited at least twice a year, including unannounced home visits
- Each childminder receives at least 16 hours of guidance and mediation per year
- Risk assessments for safety and health are up to date and accessible to parents
- The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code is actively discussed and promoted
- Parents are well informed through the parent portal and website
- Screening through the Childcare Persons Register and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) verification is in order
Summary
Childminder agency 't Groene Hart in Woerden was inspected on 14 April 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Utrecht region. The agency mediates and guides childminders (gastouders) in the Woerden region and has 27 affiliated childcare locations. All assessed domains comply with legislation and regulations: general terms and conditions, pedagogical policy, personnel, safety and health, parental rights, and childminder agency quality. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The agency is preparing for new quality requirements taking effect on 1 July 2026, including increased pedagogical coaching and continuing education for childminders. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
Website
www.gobgroenehart.nlLRK number
119931758Reviews
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