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Baaijens van Leeuwen is a childminder (gastouder) in Tholen. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Burgemeester Van Boeijenstraat 19, 4691DM, Tholen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 357547445. 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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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Gastkind offers personal, small-scale childminder (gastouder) care in the Zuidwesthoek of Brabant. We carefully search for the best match between your family and a childminder (gastouder), so that your child quickly feels at home and safe. Our childminders (gastouders) provide care in a homely atmosphere with familiar faces, calm and regularity. We intensively guide childminders (gastouders) and relieve them of administrative support, so that they can give all their attention to the children. Regular evaluations ensure that the care runs satisfactorily.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Gastkind is a regional agency active in the Zuidwesthoek of Brabant. Our childminders (gastouders) are spread across various places in this region, including Bergen op Zoom, Steenbergen, Halsteren, Ossendrecht, Hoogerheide, Huijbergen, Putte, Tholen, Oud-Vossemeer, St. Philipsland and Heerle. We mediate in childminder (gastouder) care for families in this region and always look for a childminder (gastouder) near your place of residence.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Gastkind operates as a recognized childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in accordance with the legal guidelines for childcare and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number 160244389). We are affiliated with the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee) for complaint handling. In addition, we are affiliated with the Signaleringssysteem Zorg voor Jeugd (Youth Care Signalling System) and work with the mandatory reporting code in case of suspected child abuse. All childminders (gastouders) have a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct), a first aid certificate for children, and their homes are checked annually for safety.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 14, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder has a good understanding of the pedagogical policy and applies it in practice
- Sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space that is safely and appropriately set up
- Childminder holds the correct qualifications (Bachelor of Social Work and Services/HBO SPH) and a valid first aid certificate
- Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
- Smoke-free childcare environment and correct group composition
Shortcomings
- Baby was sleeping with a large fabric stuffed toy in bed, not in accordance with safe sleeping protocol (suffocation risk for children under 2 years)
- Power outlets in the utility room were not secured, allowing children to come into contact with electricity
Violations
- Baby was sleeping with a large fabric stuffed toy in bed, not in accordance with safe sleeping protocol (suffocation risk for children under 2 years)
- Power outlets in the utility room were not secured, allowing children to come into contact with electricity
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 14 April 2026 at childminder (gastouder) Baaijens van Leeuwen in Tholen shows a predominantly positive picture. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 4 years through childminder agency Gastkind. Almost all quality requirements are being met, including registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and the domestic violence reporting protocol. There were two safety shortcomings: a baby was sleeping with a large stuffed toy (suffocation hazard) and power outlets in the utility room were not secured. The inspector issued a recovery offer that was accepted. Both issues have since been resolved. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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