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Altenstad is a childminder (gastouder) in Waalre. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at De Vleeg 18, 5583GL, Waalre.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 154403805. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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.
In Waalre, there are 13 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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At Gastouderbureau Pippelien, parents find access to reliable childminder care (gastouderopvang) at transparent costs. The agency mediates between parents and qualified childminders (gastouders), both for care at the childminder's home and for in-home care at the parents' home. With 12 years of experience and approximately 50 affiliated childminders (gastouders), Pippelien offers personal guidance in finding the right match for your family.
Gastouderbureau Pippelien is based in Helmond and mediates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the region. The agency has childminders (gastouders) available in Helmond and surrounding areas, including Eindhoven and North Brabant. Parents can get in touch to discuss the possibilities in their specific place of residence.
Pippelien meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and inspection reports are publicly available through the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). All childminders (gastouders) are LRKP-registered and hold recognised diplomas. Pippelien carries out risk assessments at all care locations and has an internal complaints procedure and reporting code for child abuse.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 26, 2025
Strengths
- Host parent has good knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and acts in accordance with it
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space, appropriate to the number of children
- Host parent holds all required diplomas and certificates (First Aid, Good Host Parenting)
- Group composition meets the requirements
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Adequate backup arrangement for emergencies
- Household members and structurally present persons hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the persons register
Shortcomings
- Playroom was not challenging and accessible at the time of inspection due to loose play materials and storage (discussed, no violation)
- Host parent lets 1.5-year-old child sleep downstairs in the living room rather than in a separate sleeping space (discussed, no violation at time of inspection as no children under 1.5 years were present)
Violations
- Not all safety and health measures from the action plan were taken: no gate in front of kitchen and unsafe use of extra mattress in travel cot (deviation from 'Safe Sleeping' protocol)
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 26 May 2025 at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Altenstad in Waalre shows a predominantly positive picture. The host parent, registered since 2010 and affiliated with host parent agency Pippelien, provides flexible care for a maximum of 6 children in her home. Almost all aspects comply with the law: registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the host parent, accommodation and furnishings. One violation was identified in the area of safety and health: not all measures from the action plan had been taken (no gate in front of the kitchen, unsafe use of extra mattress in travel cot). The host parent made use of the recovery offer and demonstrated with photographs that the violation has been resolved. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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