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Brijbag is a childminder (gastouder) in Gorinchem. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Hélène Swarthstraat 13, 4207MS, Gorinchem.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 284553633. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
In Gorinchem, there are 40 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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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: July 28, 2025
Strengths
- Warm pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety and individual needs of children
- Encouragement of independence and social skills by letting children make their own choices and play together
- Fixed daily routine provides predictability and a sense of safety
- Good knowledge of reporting procedures for domestic violence and child abuse
- Safe premises with sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space
- Up-to-date risk assessment and adequate safety measures (smoke detectors, stair gates, safety locks)
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and diplomas, including first aid for children certificate
Summary
The annual inspection on 28 July 2025 at childminder Brijbag in Gorinchem presents a positive picture. The childminder meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The care takes place at Hélène Swarthstraat 13, arranged through childminder agency ViaViela Gorinchem. Six childcare places are registered. The childminder demonstrates a warm pedagogical climate, encourages independence and social skills, and works according to the pedagogical policy plan. The premises are safely equipped with sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space. The risk assessment is up to date and adequate safety measures have been taken. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The previous inspection in March 2023 resulted in a recovery offer regarding premises and safety, which has been successfully completed. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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