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Bacon-Palmen is a childminder (gastouder) in Sittard-Geleen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Kluis 12, 6165EM, Geleen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 166660413. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Kluis neighbourhood, there are currently 9 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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At Gastouderbureau Joekie, parents find a second home for their child during work or study days. The agency mediates small-scale, homely childminder care (gastouderopvang) where children from 0 to 13 years are welcome. Parents receive personal guidance in finding a childminder (gastouder) who fits their family situation and parenting wishes. Joekie arranges all administration, invoicing and helps with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), so parents can focus on their work with the confidence that their child is well cared for.
Gastouderbureau Joekie mediates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in South Limburg with childminders (gastouders) spread across multiple municipalities. The agency has childminders (gastouders) in towns and villages around Geleen, where the head office is located. Parents can search by distance from their place of residence with filters for age categories. The care can take place at the childminder's (gastouder) home or as in-home care at the parents' home.
Gastouderbureau Joekie is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP number: 46 20 92 252) and meets all legal requirements. The agency has a GGD report, dispute-free certificate and works according to protocols for child abuse, privacy and complaints handling. An independent parent committee safeguards the quality of care. Childminders (gastouders) are only registered if they meet the requirements of the Childcare Act, including diplomas, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag).
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 19, 2026
Strengths
- Positive pedagogical climate with a sensitive, attentive childminder
- Children feel safe and at ease
- Suitable accommodation with sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space
- Childminder holds the required diplomas and certificates
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Home is smoke-free and garden is safely enclosed
Violations
- Risk assessment for safety and health was insufficient: arrangements regarding care for the youngest children and deployment of a volunteer were not documented (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection of childminder Bacon-Palmen in Geleen took place on 19 January 2026. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 12 years in her home, affiliated with childminder agency Joekie V.O.F. Overall, the childcare provision meets legal requirements well. The pedagogical climate is positive: the childminder is sensitive, provides a safe environment, and pays attention to individual children's needs. The accommodation is suitably arranged with sufficient play and sleep space and a safe, enclosed garden. One violation was identified regarding safety and health: the risk assessment was insufficient because arrangements concerning the deployment of a volunteer with the youngest children were not documented. The childminder made use of the recovery offer and the shortcoming has been resolved. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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Phone
046-4746696Website
www.joekie.comLRK number
166660413Reviews
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