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J. Diepenhorst- Berends is a childminder (gastouder) in Apeldoorn. The childcare is registered under the name Diepenhorst- Berends. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Seinbrugstraat 27, 7331AG, Apeldoorn.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 13 years under number 614106461. 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 care. In the Brummelhof neighbourhood, there are currently 4 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 4 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Bij de hand offers parents flexible childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment for children aged 0 to 12. The agency matches parents with childminders based on specific wishes and needs, with personal attention and tailored solutions at the heart of the service. Parents receive support with financial administration through the cashier function and can count on help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bij de hand is active in the Zwolle-Nunspeet-Apeldoorn-Deventer region. The agency is based in Epe and works with over 250 childminders spread across this region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the agency's online search system.
Bij de hand is a registered childminder agency that is inspected annually by the GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (Municipal Health Service). All childminders hold at least a diploma or experience certificate at MBO-2 level in Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn (Healthcare and Welfare Assistant) and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency carries out home visits to childminders at least twice a year, one of which includes a risk assessment for safety and health. Bij de hand is a member of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and holds a complaint-free certificate.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 2, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, trusting relationship with the children
- Knowledge of and acting in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan
- Safe, appropriately designed indoor and outdoor space
- Correct group composition
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health
- Valid first aid certificate
- All relevant persons registered in the childcare persons register
Summary
The annual inspection on 2 October 2025 of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Mrs. J. Diepenhorst-Berends in Apeldoorn presents a positive picture. The host parent provides care through childminder agency Bij de Hand for a maximum of 6 children. During the inspection, 4 children were present (two babies and two toddlers aged 2). All assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act are being met. The host parent has a warm, trusting relationship with the children and acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan. The accommodation is safe and appropriately designed, the group composition is correct, and the risk assessment is up to date. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
614106461Reviews
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