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Blokzijl-Knaap is a childminder (gastouder) in West Betuwe. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in West Betuwe.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 14 years under number 149275456. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 4 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home environment. With a national network of 40 locations and more than 4,500 registered childminders, the agency offers personal mediation and guidance. Parents receive a fixed contact person in their region who supports them throughout the entire process, from matching to ongoing guidance. Childminder care via ViaViela offers flexibility in care hours and is on average 20% more affordable than other forms of childcare.
ViaViela region Gorinchem serves an extensive area in the Alblasserwaard, Vijfheerenlanden, and the Land van Heusden en Altena. The agency mediates childminders in more than 50 places in the region, including Gorinchem, Papendrecht, Sliedrecht, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. Parents in this region have a fixed contact person who personally guides them in finding a childminder in their immediate vicinity.
ViaViela region Gorinchem is LRK-registered (number: 104000570) and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders hold the required diplomas and are regularly visited by their fixed contact person to check whether the childcare location meets safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 10, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder works in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and has recently completed a progress review and training (first aid)
- Sufficient play and sleeping space, smoke-free environment, and appropriate furnishings for the children's ages
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), suitable qualifications, and up-to-date paediatric first aid certificate with refresher training scheduled
- Good backup care arrangement and telephone availability
- Current risk assessment for safety and health, drawn up together with the childminder agency
- The childminder has knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 10 March 2026 at childminder (gastouderopvang) Blokzijl-Knaap in Heukelum shows a facility that fully complies with legal requirements. The childminder, registered since 2011 and placed through ViaViela Gorinchem, provides after-school care (BSO) for 2 children aged 4-12. Despite two safety risks discussed (accessible knives and unsecured cleaning products), these are deemed acceptable through behavioural agreements. There are no violations, areas for improvement, or recovery offers. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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