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About this childminder
Beus is a childminder (gastouder) in Midden-Drenthe. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Prinses Beatrixstraat 46, 9422HL, Smilde.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 295676140. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care 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 Midden-Drenthe, there are 16 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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Connected via agency
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely environment, with personal attention for your child at the centre. The agency mediates between parents and carefully selected childminders in the Drenthe region. Parents can count on flexible childcare hours, also outside regular office hours, and only pay for the hours actually used. The agency supports parents with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and ensures transparent administration through the online system OpvangApp. With regular evaluations and home visits, the agency safeguards the quality of care.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe is active throughout the entire province of Drenthe. The agency mediates between parents and childminders in various places within the province. Parents can use the childminder marketplace on the website of De Gastoudercentrale to see if there are available childminders in their area. The agency focuses on flexible childcare close to the parents' work or home.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 195998261 and falls under the supervision of the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The agency operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and applies strict selection criteria for childminders, including a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate, and pedagogical training. Payments are processed through a third-party account via Stichting derdengelden, providing financial security in the event of bankruptcy. The agency has a parent committee and follows protocols for child abuse and complaint handling. Regular home visits (at least twice a year) and evaluations safeguard the quality of care.
Connected via agency
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
All good
Inspection date: January 9, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is good: childminder works with themes and stimulates self-reliance
- Emotionally safe environment: listens to children, communicates at eye level
- Children demonstrate social competence and look out for one another
- Accommodation is safe, smoke-free and well-suited to the number of children
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), diploma and first aid certificate on file
- Up-to-date risk assessment with no outstanding action items
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The annual inspection on 9 January 2025 at childminder Beus in Smilde shows a location that fully complies with all quality standards. The childminder provides care for six children in cooperation with childminder agency Boelie. All assessed domains – registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and safety – were rated satisfactory. The childminder works with themes, stimulates self-reliance and provides an emotionally safe environment. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Previous violations from 2023 have since been resolved. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Midden-Drenthe not to take enforcement measures.
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