Gastouderland ZEBRA-Emmen e.o.
Childminding agency•Emmen•LRK 200453075
Details updated on 11 September 2026
About this childminding agency
Gastouderland ZEBRA is a childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in Emmen that provides quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the South-East Drenthe region. The agency is known for personal attention, short lines of communication, and professional guidance for both parents and childminders (gastouders). Under the leadership of consultant Gerda Woltjer, with over 20 years of experience in childcare, the agency finds the right match between parents looking for a warm, safe place for their child and childminders who care for children with love and dedication.
The service area covers the municipality of Emmen and surrounding villages, with small-scale care in a home environment as a core value. Gastouderland ZEBRA offers flexible childcare options, including regular daytime care, evening, night, and weekend care. The agency charges no registration fees and supports parents in applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK), hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and paediatric first aid certificate, and are regularly visited and supervised. The agency also offers the unique early childhood education programme AAP! for preschool education, specially developed for childminder care.
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For parents
Gastouderland ZEBRA offers parents in the Emmen region and surrounding areas small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders, with personal matching and continuous guidance at its core. Parents receive a dedicated consultant who supports them in finding the right childminder and with all administrative and financial matters.
Childminder care offers flexibility in childcare hours at transparent hourly rates, with no hidden costs. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and the agency assists with the application. With a maximum of six children per childminder, of whom no more than two are under 1 year, every child gets the personal attention they deserve in a familiar environment.
Subsidy & costs
Gastouderland ZEBRA supports parents in applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Childminder care is a recognised form of childcare for which parents are entitled to benefit from the Tax Administration. The agency provides monthly invoicing that can be used as supporting documentation for the benefit application.
Parents can receive childcare benefit for up to 230 hours per month per child. The amount of benefit depends on family income, family composition and childcare details. The agency offers support in completing the necessary forms and can help with making a test calculation to gain insight into the own contribution.
Gastouderland ZEBRA works with transparent hourly rates with no hidden costs. The hourly rate for childminder care at the childminder's home averages between €5.50 and €8.00 per hour, set by the childminder themselves. For childminder at home (nanny) rates range between €13.00 and €20.00 per hour, depending on number of children and experience.
The agency charges no registration fees. In addition to the hourly rate, agency fees are payable to Gastouderland, the amount of which varies per childcare situation. These agency fees are calculated so that they can be included in the childcare benefit. Payment is possible via iDEAL and childminders are paid within two working days. Parents receive monthly invoices for declaration to the Tax Administration.
Trust & screening
Gastouderland ZEBRA applies a thorough screening process for all childminders. All potential childminders must hold a relevant diploma or follow the diploma route via the Gastouderland Academy. Mandatory requirements include a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate and a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) for the childminder and all household members over 18.
Childminders are registered in the Childcare Persons Register for continuous screening and must comply with the requirements of the Childcare Act. The childminder's home is checked for safety and hygiene before childcare may commence. After placement, regular home visits and evaluations take place to ensure quality.
Gastouderland ZEBRA complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with the Childcare Act. Childminders and household members over 18 have a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Persons Register for daily screening.
The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and inspection reports are publicly accessible. Childminders are visited at least twice a year and their homes are checked annually for safety and hygiene. The pedagogical policy plan, child abuse protocol and other quality documents are available online for transparency.
Next steps
The matching process at Gastouderland ZEBRA is personal and without obligation:
- Registration: Parents register via the online form at no cost
- Telephone intake: The consultant contacts you for an extensive conversation about wishes and needs
- Search process: The agency searches for suitable childminders in the desired region
- Introduction: Parents meet potential childminders
- Trial care: If desired, trial childcare can be arranged
- Definitive placement: After mutual approval, childcare begins
Parents can also view childminders themselves in the online offering and contact them directly via the agency.
Highlights
- No registration fees
- Personal consultant
- Flexible childcare
- Early childhood education programme AAP!
- LRK registered
- Short lines of communication
- Gastouderland Academy
- Mobile app
- Fast payment
- Helpdesk service
Support services
- Personal consultant
- Financial helpdesk
- Pedagogical helpdesk
- Administrative support
- Benefit guidance
- Home visits
- Annual evaluation
- Parent app
- Academy workshops
- Newsletter
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Gastouderland stands for quality and responsible childcare. The agency strives to provide responsible care for children, with personal attention and development as top priorities. This means that all childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with the requirements of the Childcare Act.
Safety and familiarity form the foundation for healthy development in young children. As children grow older, they need challenge and want to play with other children. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) combines these two important aspects in a cosy, but above all homely atmosphere.
Pedagogical vision
Gastouderland ZEBRA offers small-scale childcare in a homely environment where every child receives personal attention. Children can develop at their own pace and discover the world around them through play, without overwhelming stimuli. The agency works with a vertical group structure where children of different ages can learn from each other.
The unique early childhood education programme AAP! focuses playfully on children's social-emotional, motor, cognitive and sensory development. This programme prepares children for school and has been specially developed for childminder care. Childminders continue to develop themselves through e-learning and themed meetings via the Gastouderland Academy.
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GGD Inspection
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Inspection date: June 16, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is complete and accessible to parents via the parent portal
- Childminders receive the pedagogical policy plan and are guided in pedagogical practice
- All staff members, childminders, and structurally present individuals are correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Risk assessments are conducted annually on location together with childminders, with an action plan and follow-up on implementation
- The domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol is complete and is actively discussed and updated through training
- Knowledge and use of the duty to report, consult, and file charges is promoted among childminders
Summary
Childminder Agency Gastouderland ZEBRA-Emmen e.o., based in Emmen and active in Southeast Drenthe, was inspected by GGD Drenthe on 16 June 2026. This was an annual inspection in which pedagogical policy, staff, and safety and health were assessed. The holder Gerda Woltjer is also a placement coordinator. The agency has been part of Gastouderbureau Gastouderland since 2025. All assessed areas meet the legal requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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