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Boven is a childminder (gastouder) in Almelo. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Vijverhof 1, 7607JM, Almelo.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 12 years under number 222837615. 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 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
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Gastouderbureau Snoesje offers personal, small-scale childminder (gastouder) care where your child receives the care and attention they deserve. Together, we search for the childminder who best matches your wishes. The beauty of childminder care is that you yourself choose who will care for your child. Our involved, pedagogically trained staff guide you through this important decision and ensure a good match between parent, child and childminder.
Gastouderbureau Snoesje operates in the Twente and Achterhoek region, from Enschede to Doetinchem. With 200 childcare locations spread across this region, we can help parents find a suitable childminder in their immediate area. Our service area includes both urban and rural areas in the east of the Netherlands.
Gastouderbureau Snoesje is a registered childminder agency with 20+ years of experience and complies with all requirements of the Childcare Act. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) carries out annual inspections and our inspection reports are publicly available. We work exclusively with pedagogically qualified staff and have a university-educated pedagogue (HBO pedagoog) in-house. We are affiliated with Plein Midden Twente for multidisciplinary knowledge and consultation. Our agency has a parent committee for participation and has both internal and external complaints procedures.
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At Gastouderbureau Krokodilletje, you will find small-scale, personal childcare in a trusted environment. We listen carefully to your wishes and clearly map out your child's needs. Based on this, we actively search for a childminder who truly fits your family. You can choose care at the childminder's home or at your own home (childminder at home). Our goal is a warm, safe, and trusted childcare place where your child feels at ease — almost like a second home.
Gastouderbureau Krokodilletje has nationwide coverage with childminders in all regions of the Netherlands. Our extensive network includes more than 2,500 childminders spread across the entire country, from major cities to smaller villages. Thanks to our many years of experience and active recruitment of new childminders, we can help parents quickly and effectively find suitable childcare, regardless of where they live.
Krokodilletje meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). We only work with childminders who meet strict selection criteria, including a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and a valid first aid certificate. We are inspected multiple times per year by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on our working methods and procedures. All inspection reports and annual complaint reports are transparently available via our website.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 18, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent creates an emotionally safe and secure environment for children
- Sensitive and responsive interaction with children, with respect for their autonomy
- Good coordination between care and home situation, including settling-in periods for new children
- Promotes social competence by consciously offering activities to diverse age groups and mediating in conflicts
- Meets all qualification requirements: MBO Social Pedagogical Work level 3 and valid first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed by all three childminder agencies
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
Summary
GGD Twente conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 18 November 2025 at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Boven in Almelo. The care takes place in the home of childminder/host parent Chantal van Boven and is arranged through three childminder agencies: Snoesje, Krokodilletje B.V. and Mare gastouderbureau. Six childcare places are registered; care days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The inspection assessed registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent, accommodation, and safety and health. All assessed requirements are met. The childminder/host parent creates an emotionally safe environment, tailors care to individual needs, and guides social interactions. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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053-5726115LRK number
222837615Reviews
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