Gastouderbureau Zuid-West
Childminding agency•Borsele•LRK 312087007
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Zuid-West is a small-scale childminder agency (gastouderbureau) based in 's-Gravenpolder (near Goes) in Zeeland. The agency offers personal childminder care (gastouderopvang) where parents only pay for the hours actually used, with no costs during holidays, public holidays and staff training days. Gastouderbureau Zuid-West selects enthusiastic childminders (gastouders) who work with love and expertise, and conducts extensive intake interviews at parents' homes to find the best match. As the only agency in Zeeland, it is KNGO-certified, which guarantees qualified mediation staff. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and can use an online hour registration system via the parent portal.
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For parents
Gastouderbureau Zuid-West is a small childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with an eye for personal attention, where contact and professionalism take centre stage. The agency arranges high-quality childcare at a competitive price and offers careful service with good accessibility, clear working methods and expert support for childminders (gastouders). Parents can count on transparent agreements and active involvement in their child's development.
Subsidy & costs
For registered childminder care via Gastouderbureau Zuid-West, parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The amount of this benefit depends on the joint income and can vary from 36% to a maximum of 96%. The agency offers assistance with applying for childcare benefit if desired. Parents can use the Tax Authority's benefit trial calculation to get an indication of their entitlement to benefit.
The costs for childminder care consist of two parts: the childminder rate and the agency fees. Childminders determine their own rate, with most childminders charging €6.75 to €8.10 per child per hour for care at the childminder's home. The agency fees for 2026 are €1.85 per hour for the first child (with a minimum of €37.00 and maximum of €92.50 per month), €1.60 per hour for the second child, and €1.30 per hour for the third child. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) which can vary from 36% to a maximum of 96%, depending on income.
Trust & screening
Gastouderbureau Zuid-West thoroughly screens childminders on identity and quality before they are admitted. The agency inspects the childcare location and discusses actions to avoid risks. Childminders must meet selection criteria and are supported with mandatory courses such as First Aid for Children. The agency arranges affordable online Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG - Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag) for childminders and monitors the quality of care through guidance interviews, evaluations and additional inspection visits.
Gastouderbureau Zuid-West is KNGO-certified as the only agency in Zeeland, which guarantees qualified placement staff with regular refresher training. The agency complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/AVG) and has a privacy statement for the protection of personal data. A complaints procedure is available with both a complaints regulation and a complaints form. The inspection report from the Municipal Health Service (GGD) is publicly accessible via the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). Childminders are insured through a liability insurance taken out by the agency.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouderbureau Zuid-West follows a structured approach:
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Intake interview: After digital registration, telephone contact follows to arrange an intake interview at your home. Your wishes are discussed, such as childcare hours, parenting philosophy, expectations of the childminder, and any particularities about your child.
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Introduction: The agency finds a suitable childminder and organises an introduction. Parents receive a checklist for this conversation to discuss practical points and see whether there is a good connection.
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Placement: Following a positive introduction, a placement discussion takes place where concrete agreements are made about childcare hours, meals, care and illness. These agreements are recorded in a contract.
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Settling-in: Settling-in periods (wenperiode) can be arranged to allow your child to get used to the childminder and new environment.
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Evaluation: After approximately 8 weeks, an evaluation interview follows at the childminder's home or by telephone to discuss whether everything is proceeding satisfactorily.
Highlights
- KNGO quality mark
- Personal attention
- Flexible childcare
- Online hour registration
- Home intake interview
- Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
- No holiday costs
- Hourly rate
- Evaluation after 8 weeks
- Liability insurance
Support services
- Home intake
- Childminder matching
- Contract agreements
- Theme evenings
- Childminder refresher training
- Problem mediation
- Replacement during illness
- Benefit assistance
- Online portal
- Introduction checklist
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GGD Inspection
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Inspection date: February 23, 2026
Strengths
- Clear pedagogical policy plan with a vision on interacting with children
- Active guidance of host parents through intake and progress interviews, home visits, and digital portal
- Annual risk assessments for safety and health in all childcare homes together with host parents
- All staff and host parents correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register
- Availability of online courses, peer consultation meetings, and newsletter for host parents
- Risk assessments accessible to parents via parent portal
Summary
The annual inspection by GGD Zeeland on 23 February 2026 shows that Gastouderbureau Zuid-West in 's-Gravenpolder fully meets all examined quality requirements. The agency places children with 20 host parents (gastouders) caring for 67 children. The inspection assessed pedagogical policy, personnel (Certificate of Good Conduct/VOG and Childcare Persons Register), and safety and health. All areas were assessed positively. No violations or points for improvement were identified. The agency has a clear pedagogical policy plan, provides good guidance to host parents through home visits and a digital portal, and conducts annual risk assessments in all childcare homes. The licence holder agrees with the content of the report.
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