Wijk Graeff

Strengths

• The childminder provides emotional security by preparing children for activities and following their pace
• The childminder stimulates personal skills by following children's interests and tailoring toys/activities accordingly
• The childminder expands children's knowledge by making subjects visual (videos, drawings)
• The childminder stimulates creativity through imaginative play
• The childminder conveys norms and values by naming desired behaviour
• The childminder invests in own professional development (baby language training, parenting information through books and internet)
• The first aid certificate is current (valid until 1 April 2026)
• The accommodation is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished with various play areas indoors and outdoors
• An adequate backup care arrangement is in place
• The risk assessment was recently completed (4 February 2025)
• The childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse

Summary

The annual inspection of 13 February 2025 concerned the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Wijk Graeff at Jacob Marisplein 30 in Amsterdam. The childminder has been registered since September 2022 and cares for a maximum of 3 children (ages 7, 5 and 2 years) through childminder agency They Care - Nanny Solutions, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The care takes place in the home of the requesting parents. The inspection consisted of an unannounced visit with observation, interview and document review.