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Coolen is a childminder (gastouder) in Gemert-Bakel. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent in Gemert-Bakel.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 312893693. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the GGD.
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of care.
In Gemert-Bakel, there are 24 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. That makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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At Gastouderbureau Pippelien, parents find access to reliable childminder care (gastouderopvang) at transparent costs. The agency mediates between parents and qualified childminders (gastouders), both for care at the childminder's home and for in-home care at the parents' home. With 12 years of experience and approximately 50 affiliated childminders (gastouders), Pippelien offers personal guidance in finding the right match for your family.
Gastouderbureau Pippelien is based in Helmond and mediates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the region. The agency has childminders (gastouders) available in Helmond and surrounding areas, including Eindhoven and North Brabant. Parents can get in touch to discuss the possibilities in their specific place of residence.
Pippelien meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and inspection reports are publicly available through the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). All childminders (gastouders) are LRKP-registered and hold recognised diplomas. Pippelien carries out risk assessments at all care locations and has an internal complaints procedure and reporting code for child abuse.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 26, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder has knowledge of and acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan
- Trusted relationship between the childminder and children; positive atmosphere and attention to fun
- Sufficient play and sleeping space, appropriately furnished for the number of children
- Valid diploma in Social Care and Welfare Level 2 and first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
- Adequate backup arrangement in case of emergencies
Summary
GGD Brabant-Zuidoost conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 26 June 2025 at childminder Coolen in De Rips. The childminder cares for a set of 2-year-old twins on Thursdays at the parents' home and is registered with childminder agency Pippelien. The inspection concludes that the childminder and childcare location meet all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. Previous inspections showed a recovery offer (smoke detector) in 2023 that has been addressed. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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