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Bluemink Mekelenkamp is a childminder (gastouder) in Epe. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Wagenmakersstraat 15, 8171CV, Vaassen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 540115599. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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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
All good
Inspection date: July 8, 2026
Strengths
- Valid pedagogical work plan with concrete descriptions of daily routine, activities, and child monitoring system
- Childminder and partner hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the persons register
- Relevant qualification and valid first aid certificate for paediatric first aid
- Safe and appropriately furnished play and sleeping areas, including separate sleeping space for children under 18 months
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health with concrete measures
- Group composition complies with statutory calculation rules
- Childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder Ms S.H. Bluemink-Mekelenkamp in Vaassen was inspected on 8 July 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland on behalf of the municipality of Epe. This was an unannounced annual inspection of this childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) for children aged 0-4 years, which operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays via childminder agency Bij de hand. The inspection comprised document review, a site visit, and an interview with the childminder. All inspected elements comply with the Childcare Act, including registration, pedagogical work plan, Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and qualification requirements, accommodation, group composition, safety and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
540115599Reviews
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