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A. Koornstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Súdwest-Fryslân. The childcare is registered under the name of Koornstra. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Menziessingel 1, 8754LD, Makkum.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 959862274. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment where children feel safe and secure. The agency offers personal guidance with a dedicated contact person in your region who assists you with all aspects of childminder care, from finding a childminder to ongoing support during the placement. ViaViela works with carefully screened childminders who are visited regularly and supported with pedagogical training.
ViaViela has nationwide coverage with approximately 50 locations spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency is active in all regions of the Netherlands with dedicated contact persons in each region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the extensive network of professional childminders.
ViaViela and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), and childminders receive a GGD inspection at their care location every two years. ViaViela visits childminders at least twice a year to check whether the location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. All childminders hold the required diplomas and receive ongoing education and pedagogical support.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 8, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice: sensitive and responsive interaction with children, playfully challenging them in their development
- Safe, accessible and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces, including separate sleeping area for children under 1.5 years
- Smoke-free childcare location
- Correct registration in the National Childcare Register and valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Childminder holds an appropriate diploma and registered first aid (EHBO) certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder A. Koornstra in Makkum was inspected on 8 July 2026 by GGD Fryslân (Municipal Health Service). The annual inspection shows a positive picture: the childminder meets all inspected statutory quality requirements. The care is provided through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela Ingrid Jackson with 6 registered childcare places. The pedagogical practice is sound: the childminder is sensitive, responsive and stimulates the children's development through play. The spaces are safe and appropriately designed, including a separate sleeping area for babies. It was noted that at the time of inspection, the childminder had not yet completed sufficient hours of continuous education and coaching, although this was planned and did not constitute a violation. No violations were identified and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made.
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Phone
06-28864778Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
959862274Reviews
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