Gastouderland Noord-Friesland

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy plan is clear, observable and actively discussed with childminders (gastouders)
• Regular workshops, peer intervision meetings and childminder cafés for professional development
• Correct registration and linking of Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG) and Childcare Personnel Register
• Risk inventory is conducted annually together with childminders (gastouders)
• The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is comprehensive and actively shared

Summary

Gastouderland Noord-Friesland in Leeuwarden, a franchise childminder agency (franchise-gastouderbureau) with 31 childcare addresses, was inspected by GGD Fryslân on 25 March 2026. The annual inspection based on flexible supervision showed that the agency meets all assessed inspection items. The pedagogical policy plan is clear and observable, with attention to emotional safety and social skills. Childminders (gastouders) are well supported through progress meetings, workshops and peer intervision meetings. The risk inventory and reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse are in order. Certificates of Good Conduct (Verklaringen Omtrent het Gedrag) and registrations in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang) are correctly recorded. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The licence holder agrees with the findings and has not submitted a response.