Bruins

Strengths

• Good pedagogical practice with attention to emotional safety and social development
• Clear and calm communication with children, including consistent correction
• Sufficient toys, play materials and varied range of activities
• Relaxed atmosphere in which children seek out the childminder for closeness
• Good handover with parents in which the child is involved
• Safe, smoke-free indoor and outdoor spaces suited to children's ages
• Up-to-date risk assessment and accident registration via the childminder agency
• Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), correct qualifications and current paediatric first aid certificate (valid until 2027)
• Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse

Summary

GGD Gelderland-Zuid conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 30 October 2025 at childminder Bruins in Maasbommel. The childminder provides day care, after-school care and pre-school care for children aged 0 to 13 years through childminder agency TOBI. The inspection comprised document review, a site visit and an interview with the childminder. All aspects examined meet the statutory requirements. The pedagogical practice is good: the childminder provides emotional safety, stimulates personal and social development, and maintains clear rules. The accommodation is safe and smoke-free, with sufficient play space indoors and outdoors. The childminder holds the correct diplomas, a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a current paediatric first aid certificate. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.