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At Kinderopvang LinQ, we value personal attention and flexibility. We help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and working hours. Our childminders work with small groups of up to 6 children, often in a homely environment. You only pay for the hours you use and can count on flexible childcare hours. We mediate between parents and carefully screened childminders in Friesland, with attention for a good match and mutual trust.

Kinderopvang LinQ mediates childminders in the Friesland region, particularly in the areas of Harlingen, Bolsward, Joure and Franeker. Our childminders are spread throughout Friesland, enabling us to find suitable childcare for many parents in the province. The agency has its office in Winsum.

Kinderopvang LinQ operates in accordance with the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang) and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK). Childminders must meet strict requirements: Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG), valid first aid certificate for children, relevant qualification (MBO-2 or equivalent), and they work according to the pedagogical policy plan. Childminders' homes are inspected annually for safety and hygiene by the municipal health service (GGD). Parents can view inspection reports via the LRK. The agency has an internal complaints procedure and encourages the establishment of a parent committee.

The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) of Kinderopvang Friesland matches parents with childminders throughout the entire province of Friesland. We offer small-scale, home-like childcare for children aged 0 to 13, where your child is always cared for by the same person. This creates a personal bond and a familiar environment that feels like a second home.

You can choose care at the childminder's home or at your own home, with flexible options for care hours, holidays, and study days. Our placement coordinators personally guide you in finding a childminder who suits your family situation and parenting style.

The childminder agency of Kinderopvang Friesland operates in every corner of the province of Friesland. Our administration is based in Franeker, but we match childminders and parents throughout the entire province. Each region has a specialized placement coordinator who knows the childminders in that area well, enabling us to tailor placements to the wishes of both parents and childminders.

We want your child to be cared for safely. That is why every childminder is assessed by our placement coordinators and by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). This happens before starting, and continues to return annually. The childminders are familiar with applicable laws and protocols and know how to act safely in various situations.

Besides physical safety, social-emotional safety is equally important. Attention is given to this as well. Inspection reports of our childminder agency are publicly available via the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).