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About this childminder
Kos is a childminder (gastouder) in Almere. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Hagedisstraat 29, 1338HA, Almere.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 10 years under number 146147625. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Almere Buiten neighbourhood there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 5 are childminders. That provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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DOT Gastouderbureau offers parents affordable, quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) throughout the Netherlands. With a fixed all-in rate of €45 per family per month (€22.50 for switchers for the first three months) and no extra charges for registration or administration, DOT makes childcare accessible. The agency mediates between parents and carefully screened childminders, investing a minimum of 16 hours per placement in guidance and mediation. Parents have access to invoices, annual statements and contracts via Mijn DOT.
DOT Gastouderbureau is based in Almere but operates nationally throughout the Netherlands. The agency mediates childminder care across the entire country, from Eemshaven to Terneuzen, and specifically names cities such as Amsterdam, Emmen, Enschede, Groningen and Den Bosch as examples of places where they are active. The fixed rate of €45 per family per month applies to all locations in the Netherlands.
DOT Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK: 221 881 888) and complies with all legal requirements. The agency is inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and received a positive inspection report following registration. DOT carries out a risk assessment for safety and health, operates a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, and ensures continuous screening of VOGs (Certificate of Conduct). The agency works with general terms and conditions and has a Chamber of Commerce registration (65896416).
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Elite Gastouderbureau offers parents professional mediation in finding a suitable childminder (gastouder) for their child. The agency inventories your wishes and searches for a host family that suits you and your child. You will have a fixed point of contact for guidance and can count on support with questions about childcare, legislation and subsidies. The agency also arranges emergency childcare in case of the childminder's illness and mediates in conflicts.
Elite Gastouderbureau operates in municipalities in Flevoland, including Almere, Dronten and Zeewolde. In addition, the agency is active in the city of Leiden and surrounding areas. Within this working area, the agency mediates between parents seeking care and childminders (gastouders) for home-based childcare.
Elite Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and complies with all requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang). The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), with inspection reports publicly available. Elite is affiliated with the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Sector Organisation) and works according to protocols for safety, health and quality. An active parent committee is in place and complaints are handled according to an established regulation.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 10, 2026
Strengths
- Good pedagogical climate with attentive responses to children's signals
- Stimulation of vocabulary and language development
- Sufficient and varied play materials available
- Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
- Adequate backup care arrangement (neighbour reachable within 15 minutes)
- Valid diplomas, first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) on file
- Up-to-date risk assessments from both childminder agencies
- Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code
Shortcomings
- Screen time awareness: television was on during childcare hours, regular use of YouTube songs with moving images; information on healthy screen use has been shared by the inspector
Summary
The annual inspection of 10 March 2026 at childminder Kos in Almere shows a predominantly positive picture. The childminder provides responsible care for a maximum of 5 children (0-4 years) in her own home. She has been registered since 2015 and is affiliated with GOB DOT and Elite. The pedagogical practice is good: children show wellbeing, the childminder responds attentively and stimulates vocabulary. There is a note regarding screen time: the television was on during the inspection during fruit time, and YouTube songs were regularly played. The inspector has sent information on appropriate screen use and trusts that the childminder will act on this. All other areas meet requirements: accommodation, safety, health, group composition, backup care, diplomas and certificates. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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