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Brinkman-Voolstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Meppel. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Keizersmantel 22, 7943RW, Meppel.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 8 years under number 369119307. 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.
In Meppel, there are 28 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment. The agency offers personal mediation and complete guidance from first contact through to daily care. Parents receive support with making care arrangements, administration, and can count on ongoing quality assessment of childminders and care locations.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela Zwolle serves an extensive region around Zwolle, Kampen, and Meppel. The service area covers dozens of towns in Overijssel and Drenthe, where parents can search for suitable childminders in their immediate area.
ViaViela region Zwolle is LRK-registered (number: 918762352) and meets all quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD, with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Geschilvrij certificate and has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act. All childminders hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 2, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice aligns well with the policy plan, with attention to emotional safety and structure
- Childminder holds all required diplomas and certificates (valid diploma, first aid)
- Safe, suitable and smoke-free childcare spaces with adequate indoor and outdoor play facilities
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of childcare places
- Up-to-date risk assessments with no action points, accident log present
- Childminder is easily reachable and has adequate backup care arranged
Summary
The annual inspection on 02-02-2026 at childminder Brinkman-Voolstra in Meppel shows a positive picture. The childminder cares for six children at home in cooperation with childminder agencies Via Viela Zwolle and 4 Kids. All examined themes meet the legal requirements: registration, pedagogical climate, childminder qualifications, accommodation and safety. The childminder works according to the pedagogical policy plan, provides a safe and structured childcare environment with attention to emotional safety, personal and social competence. The spaces are suitable and adequate backup care is arranged. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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