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Bouma is a childminder (gastouder) in Súdwest-Fryslân. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Smidsweg 20, 8723BD, Koudum.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 11 years under number 587316299. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Sudwest-Fryslan neighbourhood, there are currently 209 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 107 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, providing an extension of the home situation for your child. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and takes care of all administration, invoicing, and payments. Parents only pay for the hours actually used, with no fixed subscription fees or minimum hours. The agency helps with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and offers support with pedagogical questions. With branches in Sneek, Groningen, and Drenthe, the agency is active both regionally and nationally.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a nationally operating childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with three branches: the head office in Sneek (Friesland), a branch in Groningen (Hoogezand), and a branch in Drenthe (Hoogeveen). The agency mediates childminder care in these regions and beyond. Parents can check the childminder marketplace to see if there are available childminders in their area.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and complies with all legal requirements for childcare. The agency works with a third-party account via Stichting Derdengelden, which provides financial security in case of unexpected bankruptcy. All childminders are screened and must meet the requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency undergoes GGD inspections and carries out annual risk assessments and evaluations at care addresses. There is an internal complaints procedure and a parent committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 25, 2025
Strengths
- All mandatory documents are present and up-to-date
- Childminder holds a recognized diploma and valid first aid certificate
- The care address has sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space
- Risk assessment for safety and health is current and signed
- Childminder is well informed about the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register are in order
Summary
Childminder Bouma in Koudum was inspected on 25 November 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Fryslân on behalf of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân. The annual investigation involved a sample inspection in which documents, the care address, and an interview with the childminder were assessed. The childminder provides care through childminder agency thuis-in-opvang.nl for a maximum of 6 children. All assessed inspection items meet the statutory quality requirements. The childminder holds the required diploma, a valid first aid certificate (until 16 March 2026), and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The care address has sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space, is smoke-free, and meets safety standards. The risk assessment is current and the childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse. No children were present during the visit, so the pedagogical policy could not be observed in practice. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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