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Claassens is a childminder (gastouder) in Meerssen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Cruisboomstraat 13, 6243AL, Geulle.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 14 years under number 228695521. 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 care. In the Snijdersberg neighbourhood, there are currently 2 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 1 is a childminder. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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ViaViela region Sittard helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a homely environment. The agency listens to your specific wishes and puts you in touch with professional childminders in your neighbourhood. With experience since 2007 and as parents themselves, Marion and Etiënne Devens know what good childminder care should provide. The 'click' between parent and childminder is central to the matching process.
ViaViela region Sittard serves an extensive area in South Limburg, particularly the municipalities around Sittard, Heerlen, Kerkrade and Echt. The agency has childminders available in more than 60 places in the region, from Amstenrade to Voerendaal. Parents from this region can count on a fixed contact person nearby.
ViaViela region Sittard is LRK-registered (number 210344465) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, the location holds a Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and their GGD reports can be viewed via the LRK.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: July 20, 2026
Strengths
- Sensitive and responsive approach to children
- Safe and secure environment with appropriate layout
- Sufficient play materials for different ages
- Good communication with children during observation
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), First Aid for Children certificate and sufficient training
- Correct group composition with 4 children present within a registered capacity of 6 places
Violations
- The childminder did not inform the childminder agency (gastouderbureau) about the new paddling pool in the garden, while this is a change that could lead to a new risk assessment (Article 27(3) of the Childcare Quality Decree)
Summary
This annual inspection at childminder Claassens in Geulle shows that the childcare generally meets the statutory quality requirements well. The care takes place in a specially adapted part of the residential home with sufficient play space indoors and outdoors. The childminder is sensitive and provides a safe environment for the children. One violation was identified: the childminder had not informed the childminder agency (gastouderbureau) about a new paddling pool in the garden, while this is a change that could lead to a new risk assessment. The childminder made use of the recovery offer and the shortcoming was resolved before the formal letter was sent. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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Phone
06-47049584Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
228695521Reviews
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