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Americaan is a childminder (gastouder) in Vlaardingen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Lorentzstraat 28, 3132SR, Vlaardingen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 339589607. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Westwijk neighbourhood, there are currently 23 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 5 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a small-scale, homely setting. The advantage of childminder care is that the care is always provided by the same trusted person, creating a genuine bond between your child and the childminder. There is plenty of time and personal attention for each child. ViaViela provides complete guidance for parents and childminders, with attention to making the right match between parent and childminder.
ViaViela Rotterdam is active in the Rotterdam, Hoogvliet Rotterdam and Rozenburg region. The agency has childminders available in Rotterdam and surrounding areas for small-scale childcare.
ViaViela region Rotterdam is LRK registered (number: 117383521) and meets the required quality standards. Each location is assessed by the GGD on quality standards and inspection reports are available. The agency has a Dispute-Free Certificate that is assessed annually by the Childcare Disputes Committee. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure drawn up in accordance with the Childcare Act.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 7, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is in order: the childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy plan and provides responsible care
- Childminder holds a valid Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister kinderopvang)
- Childminder has a diploma and valid first aid certificate for children (valid until 26-11-2026)
- Dutch is used as the language of communication
- Play and sleeping areas are safe, adequate and age-appropriately furnished
- Group composition meets statutory requirements
- Backup caregiver is arranged and reachable within 15 minutes
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up-to-date and tailored to the care address
- Childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
This is the final inspection report from the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Rotterdam-Rijnmond for the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Darlene Am ericaan at Lorentzstraat 28 in Vlaardingen. The unannounced annual inspection took place on 7 May 2025. The childminder has been registered since 1 May 2021 and provides care for a maximum of 5 children aged 0 to 12 years. She is affiliated with two childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus): 4Kids and Gastouderbureau ViaViela Delft.
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