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Bergman - Balk is a childminder (gastouder) in IJsselstein. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Kerspellaan 22, 3401SH, IJsselstein.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 519549739. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 care. In the Achterveld-Noord neighbourhood, there are currently 3 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 3 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Gastouderbureau Boelie offers personal mediation and guidance for childminder (gastouder) care. You will be assigned a dedicated contact person who knows your situation and will support you throughout your time with Boelie. We help you find a suitable childminder, handle the financial administration, and offer support with any pedagogical challenges. With our online hour registration system, you always have insight into your childcare costs, and we provide an annual overview for the Tax Authority.
Gastouderbureau Boelie has a national service area and is active throughout the Netherlands. We mediate and guide childminder (gastouder) care across the entire country, so parents everywhere in the Netherlands can make use of our services.
Gastouderbureau Boelie operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and has a pedagogical policy plan. Our childminders must meet quality requirements including safety and hygiene. We check the validity of childminder documents (first aid certificate for children, VOG, diploma, proof of identity) and carry out at least two visits per year to the care location. In addition, we conduct the annual Risk Assessment for Safety and Health and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 15, 2026
Strengths
- Warm pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety
- Childminder treats children like her own grandchildren and maintains long-term bonds
- Good communication with children during observation
- Sufficient and appropriate play and sleeping spaces
- Correct registration and group composition
- Valid diplomas and first aid certificate
- Smoke-free childcare environment
Violations
- Camping cot mattresses not secured with Velcro straps
- Sharp kitchen knives within reach of children
- Two bedroom windows without child-safe locks, accessible via step stool
Summary
The annual inspection of 15 April 2026 at childminder Bergman - Balk in IJsselstein presents a predominantly positive picture. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0-13 years through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Boelie. The pedagogical climate is described as warm and safe; the childminder creates a homely atmosphere in which children feel at ease. However, three safety deficiencies were identified in the domain of 'Safety and Health': unsecured mattresses in camping cots, sharp kitchen knives within reach of children, and two windows without child-safe locks. Thanks to a recovery offer (herstelaanbod), all three violations have since been resolved. The remaining domains were found compliant immediately. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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