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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
Violations
Inspection date: September 29, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical policy plan is complete and is being followed
- Children feel emotionally safe and are playfully challenged
- Childminder holds a valid diploma, first aid certificate, and pursues continuing education
- Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and persons register are in order
- Group composition meets the requirements
- Risk assessment and reporting code are up-to-date
Violations
- The childcare home was not smoke-free, even when no children were present (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection on 29 September 2026 at childminder Al Refaie in Middelburg shows a predominantly positive picture. The childminder meets almost all quality requirements, including registration, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and qualification requirements, group composition, and safety and health. One violation was identified: the childcare home was not fully smoke-free. The inspector detected a smell of smoke in the living room, caused by the husband smoking at the kitchen door. The childminder made use of the recovery offer and made agreements that there would be no more smoking in the doorway or near the back door. Additional cleaning and ventilation measures have also been taken. The inspector considers this resolved following the recovery offer. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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