Gastouderbureau Westland
Childminding agency•Westland•LRK 820712103
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Westland is a locally rooted placement agency for childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the Westland region. The agency is run by two Westland women, Hetty and Pien van den Ende, who have been providing personal, quality-driven placement services since 2014. Gastouderbureau Westland arranges high-quality, safe, and welcoming childcare with sensitive, registered childminders (gastouders) who guide and stimulate children in their development. The agency places great importance on the match between childminder, parent, and child, and conducts an intake interview at the home of every childminder and prospective parent to understand their wishes and find a suitable pairing. Gastouderbureau Westland is affiliated with BOinK, DGK, and KNGO and works with childminders in De Lier, 's-Gravenzande, Honselersdijk, Maasdijk, Maassluis, Monster, Naaldwijk, Wateringen, Delft, Den Haag, and Ridderkerk.
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For parents
Childminder care (gastouderopvang) at Gastouderbureau Westland is a small-scale, professional form of childcare, usually at the childminder's home, making the care environment very similar to a family home. This makes the transition easier, especially for young children. Care in the parent's own home is also possible. Childminders care for a maximum of six children aged 0-13 and offer flexible childcare options, including evening, night, and weekend care with some childminders. You book hours (not half-day sessions) and only pay for the agreed hours. Childminders are professionals: they hold a valid diploma, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), First Aid for Children certificate, and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Subsidy & costs
Gastouderbureau Westland supports parents in applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register, which entitles parents to childcare benefit from the Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). After the intake, the agency sends a provisional cost calculation for childminder care, along with steps for applying for (or changing) childcare benefit. Parents can do a provisional benefit calculation via the Tax Authority website. It is important to apply for the benefit within 3 months of starting care and to report any changes in circumstances within 4 weeks.
The monthly costs for childminder care at Gastouderbureau Westland consist of two parts: the childminder's fee and the agency placement fee. Additionally, a one-time fee of €25.00 is charged after the intake. The placement fee is €1.15 per hour, per child, with a monthly maximum of €80.00 for one child and €55.00 for each additional child with the same childminder. Childminders set their own hourly rate (recommended between €7.50-€7.85 per hour). There are no extra monthly agency fees or penalty clauses — parents only pay for the childcare hours actually used.
Trust & screening
Gastouderbureau Westland applies strict screening for all childminders. Childminders must hold a valid diploma, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for all adults at the care location, and a First Aid for Children certificate (Ehak). Additionally, childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register through the municipality. The agency checks the validity of all documents and carries out at least two visits per year to active childminders for supervision and support.
Gastouderbureau Westland meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies. The agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK no: 820712103) and with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK no: 60256125). Gastouderbureau Westland is affiliated with BOinK (parents' interest association), DGK (Disputes Committee for Childcare), and KNGO (Knowledge Network Childminder Care). All childminders are registered in the LRK, hold a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), diploma, and first aid certificate. The agency conducts an annual Risk Assessment Safety & Health and visits childminders at least twice a year.
Next steps
Gastouderbureau Westland values personal involvement and gladly visits all childminders and prospective parents at home for an intake interview to understand their wishes, so that a suitable match can be found.
- Get in touch: Contact us by phone, email, or the contact form on the website
- Intake interview: The agency visits your home for an intake interview to discuss your wishes
- Introduction: Arrangement of introductory meetings with suitable childminders
- Cost estimate: After the intake, you will receive a provisional cost calculation
- Start of care: When there is a mutual match, care begins with support from the agency
Highlights
Support services
- Home intake interview
- Introduction mediation
- Provisional cost calculation
- Benefit support
- Replacement during illness
- Childminder coaching
- Pedagogical theme evenings
- First aid refreshers
- Quarterly newsletter
- Sports and play mornings
- Parent theme evenings
- Parent committee
- Complaints procedure
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouderbureau Westland aims to provide high-quality, safe, and welcoming childcare through childminders (gastouders). The agency strives to help children grow into independent, unique individuals in a nurturing environment they genuinely enjoy attending. That's why Gastouderbureau Westland places great importance on the right match — between childminder and parent, but especially between childminder and child. The child always comes first. The agency values personal involvement and gladly visits all childminders and prospective parents at home for an intake interview to understand their wishes, so that a suitable match can be found.
Pedagogical vision
The pedagogical policy of Gastouderbureau Westland is based on the pedagogical vision of Prof. Dr. J.M.A. Riksen-Walraven and focuses on four core pedagogical goals: ensuring emotional security, stimulating personal competencies, promoting social competencies, and passing on norms and values. The child in the childminder's care benefits from consistent care and upbringing. When parents and childminders broadly agree on pedagogical policy, mutual trust is fostered, which is in the child's best interest. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) is home-based childcare for children aged 0-13, allowing room for the childminder's own interpretation and use of their unique qualities and skills.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 29, 2026
Strengths
- The change of holder was reported to the municipality without delay (within the statutory time limit)
- The intended new holder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- The intended new holder is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- All inspected items assessed as satisfactory
Summary
Gastouderbureau Westland in 's-Gravenzande was inspected on 29 June 2026 in connection with an intended change of holder. Effective 1 September 2026, P. van den Ende will take over the agency from current holder H.P.J. van den Ende-Koekoek. The inspection consisted of document review and focused on the notification of the change and the suitability of the new holder. The change of holder was reported to the municipality in good time. The new holder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang). No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The supervisor issues a positive recommendation regarding the change in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
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