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Duijvenvoorde de Vreugd is a childminder (gastouder) in Katwijk. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Prinses Margrietlaan 48, 2224XE, Katwijk.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 158901241. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
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Benjamin-Ben offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely, trusted environment where your child feels safe and secure. The agency is a relatively small childminder bureau with a maximum of 50 childminders, ensuring plenty of time for personal attention. Your child will be cared for by carefully selected childminders (gastouders) who meet all legal requirements, including a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate, and the appropriate diplomas. The agency arranges both care at the childminder's home and care at your own home, depending on your preference.
Childminder bureau (gastouderbureau) Benjamin-Ben is based in Katwijk aan Zee with a visiting address in Noordwijk. The agency places childminders (gastouders) in the region and is registered with the municipality of Katwijk. The GGD Hollands Midden (regional health authority) carries out inspections of the bureau.
Benjamin-Ben is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD Hollands Midden, and the most recent inspection report (2024) is positive. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register and hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The bureau has a parent committee that meets four times a year and contributes ideas on quality aspects of the care provided.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Vlindertje helps parents find suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The agency mediates between parents and carefully selected childminders (gastouders) in the region. Parents receive personal guidance throughout the entire process, from intake to matching and beyond. Small-scale settings, a homely atmosphere and flexibility are central to the care provided.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Vlindertje mediates in the Duin- en Bollenstreek, Leiden and Haaglanden regions. The service area covers multiple municipalities including Katwijk, Rijnsburg, Valkenburg, Oegstgeest, Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout, Hillegom, Leiden, Leiderdorp, Lisse, Sassenheim, Voorhout, Voorschoten, Wassenaar, Warmond and De Zilk. The agency is based in Rijnsburg and serves parents and childminders across this broad region.
The agency is recognised and registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 755893530, with GGD inspections and a public inspection report. It meets all legal requirements including intake interviews, administrative processing, pedagogical policy plan, child abuse protocol, home visits, parent committee, risk assessment and complaints procedure. There is an internal complaints procedure and access to an independent disputes committee for unresolved complaints.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 20, 2024
Strengths
- Trusted relationship between child and host parent with positive atmosphere and appropriate responses to children
- Encouragement of self-reliance and personal competencies by actively involving children in helping out
- Qualified host parent with valid first aid certificate and certificate of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag)
- Smoke-free home with sufficient play and sleeping space and safe outdoor play facilities
- Adequate backup care arrangement with telephone availability and on-site presence within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
- Up-to-date risk assessments from both host parent agencies present
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Duijvenvoorde de Vreugd in Katwijk on 20 August 2024, registered for six childcare places for children aged 0 to 10 years. The inspection concerned an annual sample survey in which pedagogical climate, host parent competence, accommodation, and safety were assessed. The host parent works with the agencies 't Vlindertje and Benjamin-Ben. All assessed quality requirements have been met. The care takes place in a smoke-free home with sufficient play and sleeping space. The host parent holds a valid diploma, first aid certificate (valid until 21 September 2025), and certificate of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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0655025482Website
www.benjamin-ben.nlConnected via agency
Phone
071-4019057Website
www.vlindertje.nlLRK number
158901241Reviews
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