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Bijkerk is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Beukenlaan 31, 9363CE, Marum.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 317245557. 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 the Marum neighbourhood, there are currently 27 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 13 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
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Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht matches requesting parents with qualified childminders (gastouders) for flexible, small-scale childcare. The bureau handles all administrative hassle, including the cashier function required for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder, with a careful matching process that begins with a no-obligation orientation conversation. The bureau works with a convenient online registration system (Portabase) for hour registration and invoicing. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and meet statutory quality requirements.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht serves an extensive area in the north of the Netherlands, with childminders in various municipalities. The bureau has actively mediating childminders in Zuidhorn, Aduard, Groningen, Grijpskerk, Leek, Winschoten, Veendam, Wildervank, Assen, Drachten, Leeuwarden, Hoogkerk, Hoogezand, Sappemeer, Grootegast, Roden, Haren, Scheemda, Delfzijl, Appingedam, Loppersum, Heerenveen, and Emmen, among others. The availability varies daily and the bureau can occasionally work outside this area as well. Parents are encouraged to get in touch to see if the bureau can help them, even if their location is not explicitly mentioned.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht is a recognized and registered bureau (number 144498224 in the National Childcare Register) and only works with registered childminders. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD (municipal health service) and inspection reports are publicly available. The bureau is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee for independent complaint handling and has an active parent committee affiliated with BOink. In addition, the bureau is a member of the Childcare Branch Organization and collaborates with Zorg voor Jeugd Groningen for referral to experts regarding developmental questions. The bureau has a reporting code for child abuse and domestic violence and follows strict protocols for safety and hygiene.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 7, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder has an extensive personal pedagogical work plan and visibly works toward the policy of the childminder agency
- The Anthroposophical vision is clearly visible in the care environment
- Children feel at ease and play independently; the atmosphere is homely and calm
- The childminder encourages interaction between children
- The home is smoke-free and safely arranged with sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space
- The childminder is easily reachable by phone and has arranged backup cover
- The childminder holds all required diplomas and certificates
Violations
- Use of candles and open fire was not listed in the risk assessment for safety and health (corrected on 9 April 2026)
Summary
Bijkerk (VGO) is a childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) at Beukenlaan 31 in Marum, registered under number 317245557. The unannounced annual inspection by GGD Groningen on 7 April 2026 showed that the childminder complies with the Childcare Act. Care takes place in the childminder's home, with the living room as the care space and an enclosed back garden as the outdoor play area. One violation was identified: the use of candles and open fire was not included in the risk assessment. Following a recovery offer, this was supplemented on 9 April 2026. The childminder has an extensive personal pedagogical work plan and works from an Anthroposophical vision. A positive recommendation has been issued to the municipality of Westerkwartier without enforcement.
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