Gastouderbureau 'Thuis in Balans'
Childminding agency•Midden-Groningen•LRK 143636388
Details updated on 20 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Childminder Agency TiB is a small-scale childminder agency (gastouderbureau) providing childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the Midden Groningen region. The abbreviation TiB stands for Thuis in Balans (At Home in Balance). The agency mediates between parents and childminders (gastouders) for childcare for children aged 0 to 13 years in a warm, home-like family setting. TiB works from the child's best interests and helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) who matches their wishes regarding upbringing, atmosphere, and flexible childcare hours. The agency guides the care arrangement, carries out risk assessments, and ensures annual evaluations. As a legally recognized childminder agency (gastouderbureau), TiB is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK 143636388) and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
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For parents
Gastouderbureau TiB helps parents find suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children from 0 to 13 years. The bureau searches for childminders (gastouders) who match your wishes for upbringing, atmosphere and flexible care hours. During an extensive intake interview your needs are discussed, after which TiB searches for a suitable childminder (gastouder). There is a trial period of 6 weeks for settling in, followed by regular guidance and annual evaluations. The bureau handles the administration and quality monitoring, so you can focus on your family.
Subsidy & costs
Parents using childminder care (gastouderopvang) at TiB may be eligible for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Tax and Customs Administration. The hourly rate depends on various factors such as the childminder's (gastouder) rate, number of care hours and number of children. Gastouderbureau TiB does a double-check with the Tax and Customs Administration/Benefits by submitting the care hours monthly. Parents are advised to also check their benefit details regularly via the childcare benefit app from the Tax and Customs Administration. For a trial calculation and more information, please visit www.toeslagen.nl.
The hourly rate for childminder care (gastouderopvang) via TiB depends on several factors: the childminder's (gastouder) hourly rate, the number of care hours, the number of children to be cared for and the matching fee. Because costs vary per situation, Gastouderbureau TiB is happy to provide a personalised quote. Parents can apply for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) from the Tax and Customs Administration, which can cover a considerable portion of the costs. The bureau advises parents to use the benefits check and offers support with submitting the required information to the Tax and Customs Administration.
Trust & screening
Gastouderbureau TiB thoroughly screens potential childminders (gastouders) before they are accepted. All childminders (gastouders) must hold an MBO2 Helping (Care) Welfare diploma or equivalent qualification. In addition, Certificates of Conduct are requested for the childminder (gastouder), their partner and resident children over 18 years. Childminders (gastouders) and household members are registered in the Childcare Persons Register (PRK). The bureau conducts intake interviews and assesses the home for suitability for childcare. After placement, at least 2 visits per year take place at the childminder's (gastouder), including risk assessment for safety and health.
Gastouderbureau TiB is a legally recognised childminder bureau that meets all requirements of the Childcare Act. The bureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK 143636388) and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The affiliated childminders (gastouders) are also visited regularly by the GGD. TiB has a parent committee, a complaints procedure and is affiliated with the Disputes Committee. The bureau works with Certificates of Conduct for all childminders (gastouders) and household members, and carries out annual risk assessments regarding safety and health.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouderbureau TiB follows five clear steps:
- Registration: Fill in the registration form or call the bureau for initial contact
- Intake interview: Discuss your wishes and the working method during a personal conversation
- Matching meeting: Meet the potential childminder (gastouder) at home for mutual introduction
- Start of care: Begin with a trial period of 6 weeks and formalise the agreements
- Evaluation: Annual evaluation interviews and risk assessment at the childminder's (gastouder)
Highlights
Support services
- Intake interview
- Childminder (gastouder) matching
- Trial period
- Annual evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Parent committee
- PortaBase portal
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau TiB stands for 'Caring together, flexible and trusted!' — with quality, service orientation and a personal approach as a matter of course. The vision revolves around creating a 'Home' where a child can be themselves and develop into whoever they want to be. The bureau and affiliated childminders (gastouders) find it important to provide care where both parents, the child and the childminder feel at home. The wellbeing and development of the child come first, so that every child is 'at home in balance'.
Pedagogical vision
Gastouderbureau TiB works according to the four upbringing goals of Professor Marianne Riksen-Walraven, which form the basis of the Childcare Act. These pedagogical objectives are: ensuring emotional safety, developing personal competencies, developing social competencies, and transferring norms and values. The bureau strives for children to develop safely and healthily in a homely, trusted environment with their childminder (gastouder). Children are given space to express emotions, develop personal skills, build social relationships and learn respect for differences.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 5, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is actively implemented through 30 courses via Kinderwijs TV and interactive meetings such as 'potje zelfinzicht'
- The operator visits childminders at least twice a year and provides additional guidance when concerns arise
- All Certificate of Good Conduct declarations (VOG) and person registrations are valid and complete
- Safety and health risk assessments are carried out annually and on time
- Administration in PortaBase is complete and transparent, including clear financial overviews
- Written agreements clearly show the division between operational costs and childminder compensation
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 'Thuis in Balans' in Schildwolde was inspected on 5 March 2026 by GGD Groningen. The agency, active since 2005 and taken over by the current operator in 2021, places 13 childminders across the province of Groningen. All assessed areas meet the legal requirements: pedagogical policy, staff, safety and health, parental rights, and quality and duty of care. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Midden-Groningen is: no enforcement action.
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