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Al Refaie is a childminder (gastouder) in Middelburg. The childcare is registered under the name of Refaie. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Kruitmolenlaan 156, 4337KW, Middelburg.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 13 years under number 205312299. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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At our childminder agency (gastouderbureau), we find the right match between your family and a childminder who suits your wishes and life philosophy. We have approximately 25 different childminders registered, each with their own character, experience, and approach. Our placement coordinators Nathalie Klaassen and Samira van Beekhuizen personally guide you in finding a childminder who not only meets all legal requirements but also builds an emotional bond with your child. We remain involved throughout the entire care period and ensure continuous quality monitoring.
Our childminder agency places childminders in the Walcheren region, with childminders spread across various locations on the peninsula. We have childminders in Middelburg, Vlissingen, Oost-Souburg, Koudekerke, Westkapelle, Domburg, Oostkapelle, Veere, Arnemuiden, Meliskerke, Grijpskerke, Aagtekerke, Serooskerke, Biggekerke, and Nieuw- en Sint Joosland. Exact availability may vary by location.
Safety and trust are paramount at our childminder agency. All childminders have completed pedagogical training, work according to our pedagogical policy, and amply meet the requirements of the Childcare Act. We carry out an annual risk assessment for safety and health at each childminder's home. All childminders hold a first aid certificate with annual refresher training and a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). Adult household members and regularly present individuals are also screened. The municipal health service (GGD) inspects the homes at start-up and subsequently on a sample basis. Each childminder has a backup arrangement for emergencies.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 6, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder has a good understanding of the pedagogical policy plan and applies it in practice
- Attention to emotional safety, social skills and value transfer
- Sufficient play space, sleeping space and safe outdoor play facilities
- The childminder responds adequately to signals from children
- Good agreements with parents and adequate backup care arrangement
- Recent risk assessment available and action points carried out in a timely manner
- Valid first aid certificate and correct registration in the Childcare Personnel Register
Summary
Childminder Al Refaie in Middelburg was inspected by GGD Zeeland on 6 March 2025. The annual investigation shows that the childminder meets all quality requirements. The care accommodates a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 12 years. The childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Kinderopvang Walcheren. All examined domains – general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health – were found to be satisfactory. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The childminder did not submit a statement of views. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.
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