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Besten is a childminder (gastouder) in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 223032220. 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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Kinderoase offers parents a second home for their children with caring childminders (gastouders). The agency relieves parents by providing professional mediation, contract management and support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents can count on personal attention, flexible childcare hours and the assurance that their child is cared for in a safe, certified environment. The team is ready to answer questions about care, matching and daily practical matters.
Kinderoase offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the Zuid-Holland Zuid region. The agency operates from certified childcare locations in this region, with childminders spread across various municipalities. The head office is located in Gorinchem, from where the team of mediation staff supports parents and childminders throughout the entire region.
Kinderoase complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) and is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). The agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and operates according to the Childcare Act. All childminders (gastouders) and adult household members have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. Kinderoase has an up-to-date Child Abuse Reporting Code and carries out risk assessments at all childcare locations.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 20, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical climate: the childminder/host parent is familiar with the pedagogical policy and gives good substance to the four basic objectives of responsible childcare
- Positive interactions observed: children are having fun, feel emotionally safe and are familiar with the childminder/host parent
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space; the childcare location is smoke-free
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), correct diplomas and first aid certificate present
- Good emergency backup arrangement in case of incidents
- Up-to-date risk assessment and accident registration
Violations
- Missing smoke detectors on the ground floor and first floor (Safety and Health)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Ms Den Besten in Hardinxveld-Giessendam on 20 February 2025. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home, arranged through childminder agency Kinderoase. The location meets all assessed quality requirements following a recovery offer. One violation was identified: missing smoke detectors on the ground floor and first floor. The childminder/host parent has remedied this by installing smoke detectors and sending photos to the GGD. The pedagogical climate was assessed positively: the childminder/host parent is familiar with the policy, provides a pleasant atmosphere and stimulates the children's development. The GGD advises no enforcement action.
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