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Werkhoven is a childminder (gastouder) in Amsterdam. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Mr.J.R.Thorbeckelaan 1 bov, 1381CV, Weesp.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 9 years under number 218436993. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 Zuid I 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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At Gastouderland, you'll find small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. Your child is cared for by a registered childminder (gastouder) with whom you build a personal bond. Our regional consultant guides you in finding the right match and is always there for you. You only pay for the actual hours of care and are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We offer flexible childcare options, also for parents with irregular working hours.
Gastouderland has national coverage with 23 locations throughout the Netherlands. Our regional consultants work locally and have access to a large database of qualified childminders (gastouders) in every region. We have locations across the country so we can serve you as locally as possible.
Gastouderland complies with the Childcare Act and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All childminders (gastouders) and household members over 18 have a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Persons Register. The care location is checked annually for safety and hygiene. We have an internal and external complaints procedure and are members of the Disputes Committee. GGD inspection reports are publicly available via our documents page.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 9, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent provides emotional security through structure, predictability and a sensitive approach
- Works systematically with the early childhood education (VVE) programme 'Aap', themes and daily routine cards
- Encourages independence: children take off their own shoes, spread their own bread, and are given freedom of choice
- Good development-oriented observation and interaction with children
- Active professional development: courses in conversation techniques, child abuse awareness, inspiration days
- Valid first aid (EHBO) certificate until December 2027
- Safe indoor and outdoor spaces, daily outdoor visits to playgrounds
- Correct group composition and backup carer available within 15 minutes
- Knowledge of the child abuse reporting code (meldcode) and risk assessment
Summary
On 9 February 2026, GGD Amsterdam conducted an unannounced annual inspection at childminder/host parent (gastouder) Werkhoven in Weesp. The childminder has been registered since 2016 and cares for a maximum of 5 children (aged 1–3 years) via childminder agency Gastouderland B.V. During the visit, 5 children were in care. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, the childminder's expertise, accommodation and layout, safety and health. All assessed quality requirements are met. The childminder provides a safe and stimulating pedagogical climate with structure, a sensitive approach and attention to independence. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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