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A.R. Davies Bell is a childminder (gastouder) in Hilversum. The childcare is registered under the name Davies Bell. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at St. Annastraat 42, 1211HR, Hilversum.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 161448367. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Sint Vitusbuurt neighbourhood, there are currently 2 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 17, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and implements it with personal attention, structure, and a warm environment
- Emotional safety: sensitive and predictable conduct, children are comforted immediately when distressed
- Personal competence is stimulated through language-rich play and working within the child's zone of proximal development
- Suitable accommodation with varied play materials, enclosed garden, and nearby playground
- Safe sleeping: cots, sleeping bags, correct temperature and ventilation, no loose items in beds
- Up-to-date risk assessment and valid first aid certificate
- Backup caregiver reachable within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection visit on 17 November 2025 at childminder A.R. Davies Bell in Hilversum shows a fully satisfactory picture. All examined domains – registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health – comply with legal requirements. The childminder provides care for children aged 0 to 4 years in her own home, affiliated with childminder agency Gastouderland. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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