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Dijk - Childminder in Maasbracht

Dijk

ChildminderMaasgouwLRK 121730773

Details updated on 9 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–13 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Child places6 child places

About this childminder

Dijk is a childminder (gastouder) in Maasgouw. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Stevensweerterweg 56, 6051GS, Maasbracht. The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 121730773. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 Maasgouw, there are 24 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.
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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.

At Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje, we value personal contact. You will be assigned a dedicated placement coordinator who knows your situation and guides you in finding a suitable childminder (gastouder). We support you with all practical matters such as applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), drawing up contracts, and resolving any questions or issues. Our childminders offer small-scale childcare in a homely atmosphere, so your child receives plenty of personal attention and feels safe and secure.

Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje is active in various regions throughout the Netherlands. We provide services for childminders (gastouders) and parents in the area of small-scale childcare in, among others, Central and West Brabant, Southeast Brabant, North Limburg, Central Limburg, South Limburg, Drechtsteden, Gouda, South Holland, and Utrecht. Within these regions, we work in dozens of municipalities and cities.

We have been working with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration since 2008 and are a reliable and transparent organisation. Our childminders (gastouders) are inspected by the municipal health service (GGD) at least once every 2 years and hold the required diplomas, first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). We are registered with the Chamber of Commerce and have LRK numbers for various locations. We are inspected annually by the GGD on our working methods and procedures. We hold certificates from the Disputes Committee for all our locations.

GGD Inspection

All good

Inspection date: January 8, 2026

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The childcare location and childminder meet all assessed requirements under the Childcare Act.

Strengths

  • Childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and implements the basic goals in practice
  • Diverse toys suited to the children's age and developmental stage
  • Daily outdoor activities with the children
  • Good contact with parents through verbal and written handovers
  • Home is completely smoke-free with a safe, enclosed back garden
  • Valid first aid certificate until December 2027
  • Adequate backup caregiver reachable within 15 minutes
  • Recent risk assessment (March 2025) conducted with mediation worker

Summary

Childminder care (gastouderopvang) Dijk in Maasbracht was inspected unannounced on 8 January 2026 by GGD Limburg-Noord. The inspection concerned an annual investigation under the Childcare Act. The childminder, Mrs Esther van Dijk, provides care for a maximum of 6 children (ages 0-4 years) in her own home on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All assessed areas meet the statutory requirements: registration, pedagogical climate, childminder competence, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy, offers diverse activities, and maintains good contact with parents. The home is smoke-free, has sufficient play and sleeping space, and an enclosed garden. There is a valid first aid certificate and adequate backup caregiver. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.

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