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Bruggen is a childminder (gastouder) in Almere. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Bitterkruidpad 7, 1313JH, Almere.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 106788917. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 the Kruidenwijk neighbourhood, there are currently 19 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 8 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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At KINOP childminder agency (gastouderbureau), we find the right match between your family and a qualified childminder (gastouder). We understand that it can be difficult to entrust the care of your child to others, which is why we carefully screen our childminders and offer personal guidance. You will have a dedicated contact person who supports you throughout the entire process. Our childminders provide small-scale care (maximum 5 children) in a homely environment, with plenty of attention for personal development.
KINOP childminder agency (gastouderbureau) arranges childminder (gastouder) care across an extensive service area in the Netherlands. Our primary regions are Nijmegen, Arnhem, Doetinchem, Hilversum, Den Bosch and Haarlemmermeer. We are also active in numerous municipalities in Gelderland, North Brabant and North Holland. You can find a complete list of places where we provide services on our service area page.
KINOP maintains strict quality requirements for all childminders (gastouders). Every childminder holds a childcare diploma, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). We verify that their home is clean and safe and that they have experience with baby care. Our childminders are regularly visited and supervised by our agency staff. KINOP is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP: 283816442) and complies with all legal requirements. Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection reports are publicly available on our website.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 21, 2024
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy and applies it in practice.
- The childminder/host parent holds the required diplomas and a valid first aid certificate.
- The indoor and outdoor spaces are safely and appropriately furnished.
- The group composition is correctly adhered to.
- The risk assessment is up-to-date and tailored to the location.
- The childminder/host parent has sufficient knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse.
Violations
- A smoke detector was missing in the hallway by the front door (escape route). The smoke detector on the first floor was not hung in the correct position (not 50 cm from the wall). The smoke detector in the attic was not hung 50 cm from the wall.
Summary
This inspection report concerns an annual inspection on 21 May 2024 at childminder/host parent Bruggen (VGO) in Almere, affiliated with KINOP Nijmegen B.V. The location provides care for two children aged 7 and 11. The overall assessment is positive: the childminder/host parent provides responsible care. One violation was identified regarding smoke detectors, which was resolved following a recovery offer. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action. The childminder/host parent did not submit a statement of opinion.
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