About this childminding agency
Gastouderbureau Kabouters is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) offering small-scale, home-based childcare for children from 0 to 13 years. We match parents with professional childminders (gastouders) throughout the Netherlands, with personal attention and a safe environment at the heart of everything we do. Our childminders care for children in small groups of 4 to 6, either at the childminder's home or at the parents' home. We ensure careful matching where parents' wishes take priority and children can develop in a familiar, second home. All childminders are qualified, hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang), so parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
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For parents
Gastouderbureau Kabouters offers personal mediation and guidance in finding suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang) for your child. Together with you, we look for a childminder (gastouder) who fits your family, your wishes and your child's character. Our childminders work in small groups of 4-6 children, ensuring plenty of personal attention. You can choose care at the childminder's home or at your own home, and we offer flexibility in days and hours.
Subsidy & costs
Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) because all our childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register. We can help you calculate and apply for the benefit. This significantly reduces the costs, and we offer support with the administrative processing.
The cost of care is €8.10 per hour per child, including childminder bureau (gastouderbureau) fees. This rate is clear and transparent. You are usually entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), which means the net costs are considerably lower. We offer support in calculating your benefit.
Trust & screening
Our childminders (gastouders) must meet strict selection criteria: at least an MBO2-level diploma, a child first aid course with the Dutch Red Cross (Oranje Kruis), and a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG) for themselves and adult household members. The care locations are checked for child safety and must be smoke-free. We carry out risk assessments and the Municipal Health Service (GGD) approves all locations. Childminders (gastouders) receive regular further training through themed evenings.
Gastouderbureau Kabouters is a recognised childminder bureau (gastouderbureau) that meets all legal requirements and is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang, number 280773018). We conduct annual performance reviews with childminders (gastouders), observe the care provision, and carry out risk assessments on safety, fire safety and health. All childminders (gastouders) and their adult household members hold a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG). We are affiliated with the childcare disputes committee and have a parent committee.
Next steps
Our matching process follows several steps:
- Registration and introductory meeting at your home to discuss your wishes
- Searching for a suitable childminder (gastouder) through our care marketplace or internal database
- Introductory meeting at the care location where you can ask questions and see if there is a good match
- Linking meeting at the care address with concrete arrangements about care hours and settling-in period (wenperiode)
- Signing contracts with childminder (gastouder) and bureau
- Evaluation meeting after the settling-in period (wenperiode) and annual evaluations
Highlights
- Flexible care
- Personal guidance
- Safe environment
- LRK registered
- Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
- Homely atmosphere
Support services
- Mediation
- Guidance
- Financial administration
- Subsidy advice
- Annual evaluation
Mission & vision
Our mission is to provide quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) where children are safe and feel at ease. We ask ourselves: 'Would we want to place our own children here?' when selecting childminders (gastouders). We strive for children to look forward to going to their carer and to be able to play happily with other children in a homely atmosphere.
Pedagogical vision
Our pedagogical vision is based on the four basic pedagogical goals of Professor Riksen-Walraven. We focus on: safety as a second home where children can relax, development of personal competencies such as resilience and self-confidence, development of social competencies such as communication and cooperation, and instilling the values and norms of society. Childminders (gastouders) consult with parents about daily routines and rules, with extensive daily handovers.
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GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: September 28, 2026
Strengths
- Comprehensive pedagogical policy plan covering vision, guidance and coaching
- Correct registration and linkage in the Childcare Persons Register for other persons
- Annual risk assessment for safety and health with action plans
- Functional reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, promoted through e-learning and discussions
- Well-organised administration with complete files and physical folders kept at childminders' premises
Shortcomings
- Strengthen the procedure for timely identifying and following up on Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) applications for resident children turning 18
Summary
Childminder agency Kabouters in Deventer was inspected by Municipal Health Service (GGD) IJsselland on 28 September 2026. The annual inspection shows that this small-scale agency with three childminders meets all assessed quality requirements. However, a point of attention was identified with one affiliated childminder: a resident child aged 18 did not have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), was not registered in the Childcare Persons Register, and was not linked to the childminder agency. This shortcoming was identified during two consecutive inspections, resulting in the childminder receiving an enforcement recommendation. The agency has taken additional measures, including active registration of upcoming 18th birthdays in the calendar. The licence holder intends to independently provide pedagogical coaching in the future and is exploring a suitable training programme. The GGD advises no enforcement against the childminder agency itself.
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