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Benali is a childminder (gastouder) in Zaanstad. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Straat Davis 17, 1505EA, Zaandam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 307847615. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
In Zaanstad, there are 58 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a small-scale, homely setting. With the largest network of professional childminders in the Netherlands, you will always find suitable childcare near you. We offer personal guidance through a dedicated contact person who helps you with everything related to childminder care, from finding a childminder to ongoing support. Our childminders are carefully screened and selected, and we continuously invest in their training and pedagogical development.
ViaViela has 40 locations spread across the Netherlands with 225 contact persons throughout the country. We are active in all regions of the Netherlands and know all childminders in every region of the country. With the largest network of professional childminders in the Netherlands, there is always a childminder available near you.
ViaViela and all our childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with all statutory quality requirements. Every ViaViela location and every childminder we mediate has an active LRK registration. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspects our offices annually and childminder locations every two years. Our childminders hold all required diplomas, and we regularly check whether the childcare locations are safe and healthy. We have an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and an active parent committee.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 26, 2025
Strengths
- Positive pedagogical climate with stimulation of social skills and emotional safety
- Childminder is consistent, predictable and models positive behavior for the children
- Safe and appropriately furnished indoor and outdoor spaces with age-appropriate play materials
- Childminder holds the required diploma, valid first aid certificate, and pursues continuing education
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of childcare places
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
- Childminder is well informed about the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on February 26, 2025, at childminder Benali ('tante Sima') in Zaandam. The childminder provides care for 6 children aged 0 to 4 years through childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) Toppie and ViaViela Zaanstreek. All assessed aspects—pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health—meet the legal requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The GGD advises no enforcement action.
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Phone
0623745926Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
307847615Reviews
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