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Berkel is a childminder (gastouder) in Steenwijkerland. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Schar 82, 8332CT, Steenwijk.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 8 years under number 227676002. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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Connected via agency
At VanHarteLief, childminder (gastouder) care is all about connection — not just with the child, but with parents too. Raising a child is a shared journey. The agency helps parents find a trusted childminder who fits their family situation and wishes.
VanHarteLief is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with LRK number 140767186. The agency has a parent committee that meets at least once a year. An inspection report is available via the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
Connected via agency
ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment where children feel safe and secure. The agency offers personal guidance with a dedicated contact person in your region who assists you with all aspects of childminder care, from finding a childminder to ongoing support during the placement. ViaViela works with carefully screened childminders who are visited regularly and supported with pedagogical training.
ViaViela has nationwide coverage with approximately 50 locations spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency is active in all regions of the Netherlands with dedicated contact persons in each region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the extensive network of professional childminders.
ViaViela and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), and childminders receive a GGD inspection at their care location every two years. ViaViela visits childminders at least twice a year to check whether the location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. All childminders hold the required diplomas and receive ongoing education and pedagogical support.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 12, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent responds calmly and comfortingly to children, providing emotional safety
- A clearly recognizable daily routine with good coordination with parents
- Pedagogical practice focused on cooperative play, politeness and respect
- The childminder/host parent holds a qualified diploma and a registered first aid certificate
- Good backup arrangement with availability within 15 minutes
- Up-to-date risk assessment and knowledge of the domestic violence reporting protocol
- Sufficient play and sleeping space, smoke-free environment
Summary
Childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Berkel in Steenwijk was inspected on 12 February 2026 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) IJsselland. This was an unannounced annual inspection at childminder/host parent Margreet Berkel, who offers a maximum of 6 childcare places (ages 0-4) in a terraced house. The care is brokered by Gastouderbureau VanHarteLief and ViaViela Ingrid Jackson. The inspection included document review, a site visit and an interview with the childminder/host parent. All five examined domains comply with the Childcare Act: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The municipality of Steenwijkerland is advised not to take enforcement measures.
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Phone
06-28864778Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
227676002Reviews
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