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Besselink Timmer is a childminder (gastouder) in Almelo. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at De Pinguin 16, 7609TM, Almelo.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 138542314. 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 childcare.
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ViaViela offers small-scale childminder (gastouder) care in a home-like environment where your child receives individual attention in a group of no more than 6 children. As a working parent, you can only truly focus on your work when you know your child's care is well arranged. With childminder care, you choose tailored care arrangements with a recognised professional. Our childminders offer a safe, familiar environment with attention to what your child needs, from attention and quiet at the right moments to the development of talents.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela region Almelo serves an extensive area in the east of the Netherlands, primarily in Twente and the Achterhoek. Our childminders are active in more than 60 locations in the region, including Almelo, Borne, Delden, Denekamp, Diepenheim, Enter, Goor, Hengelo, Holten, Markelo, Nijverdal, Rijssen, Tubbergen, Vriezenveen, Vroomshoop, Wierden and many other villages and towns in the surrounding area.
ViaViela region Almelo is registered in the LRK (number 190734243) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. Each location is assessed by the GGD on quality requirements and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free certificate and is assessed annually by the Childcare Disputes Committee. The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and a mandatory parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 23, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder creates a healthy, safe, stimulating and supportive environment
- Sensitive and responsive approach to children, with respect for their autonomy
- Good coordination with parents regarding sleep and feeding schedules
- Sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and the child abuse reporting code
- All required diplomas and certificates are registered and valid
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of childcare places
- Adequate backup care arrangement available
Summary
On 23 February 2026, GGD Twente conducted an unannounced annual inspection at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Besselink Timmer in Almelo. The care takes place in the childminder's home via childminder agency ViaViela Eduard and Janneke Gijsbers, for a maximum of 6 children aged 2 to 12 years. The childminder creates a healthy, safe and stimulating environment where children feel secure. All assessed requirements are met, including registration, pedagogical climate, professional competence, accommodation and safety. The garden is temporarily unusable due to a defective trampoline; the childminder uses the school playground as an alternative and expects repairs before spring. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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