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Bij de hand offers parents flexible childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment for children aged 0 to 12. The agency matches parents with childminders based on specific wishes and needs, with personal attention and tailored solutions at the heart of the service. Parents receive support with financial administration through the cashier function and can count on help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bij de hand is active in the Zwolle-Nunspeet-Apeldoorn-Deventer region. The agency is based in Epe and works with over 250 childminders spread across this region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the agency's online search system.
Bij de hand is a registered childminder agency that is inspected annually by the GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (Municipal Health Service). All childminders hold at least a diploma or experience certificate at MBO-2 level in Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn (Healthcare and Welfare Assistant) and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency carries out home visits to childminders at least twice a year, one of which includes a risk assessment for safety and health. Bij de hand is a member of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and holds a complaint-free certificate.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: October 8, 2026
Strengths
- Childminder/host parent holds a relevant diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health has been completed and follow-up actions have been taken
- Childcare location is smoke-free, safe and appropriately furnished with sufficient play space indoors and outdoors
- Childminder/host parent is familiar with the child abuse reporting protocol and knows how to respond
- Childminder/host parent holds a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
Shortcomings
- Pedagogical work plan lacked a description of settling-in procedures for new children; childminder/host parent will add this before childcare commences
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Ms. C.G. Grotenhuis at Dellenweg 32 in Epe. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home address, via childminder agency Bij de hand, with 6 childcare places. The inspection took place before the care commenced. The childminder/host parent and location comply with all assessed legal requirements. One area for improvement was identified: the pedagogical work plan lacked a description of how new children can settle in, but the childminder/host parent will add this before starting. No violations were found and no recovery offer was made. The advice to the municipality is positive: register in the National Childcare Register.
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0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
213552863Reviews
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