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Dirksen - van der Zalm is a childminder (gastouder) in Veenendaal. The childcare is registered under the name of Dirksen van der Zalm. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Panterpad 5, 3903XM, Veenendaal.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 9 years under number 127505775. 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 childcare. In the Boslaan neighbourhood and surrounding area, there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 2 childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
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At Gastouderbureau Dolfijntjes, we help parents in the Ede, Wageningen and Veenendaal region find warm, personal childcare for their children. We understand that you only want the best for your child, which is why we carefully search for a childminder (gastouder) who fits your family. Our placement service is non-committal and personal, with attention to your wishes and your child's needs. We stand for small-scale childcare in a homely atmosphere, where your child can build a trusting bond.
Gastouderbureau Dolfijntjes places childminder childcare (gastouderopvang) in the Ede, Veenendaal, Wageningen and surrounding areas. We deliberately choose regional placement because we value personal contact and can thus optimally guarantee safety and quality with our childminders. Our service area includes both urban and rural areas in this region.
Gastouderbureau Dolfijntjes is an approved childminder agency that meets all legal quality requirements and is listed in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK). We have an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and work with a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse. Our childminders are carefully screened and must meet all requirements, including a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), paediatric first aid and pedagogical diplomas. GGD inspection reports can be downloaded via our website.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 22, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and loving pedagogical practice with good emotional safety for children
- Childminder aligns activities with individual developmental levels and encourages autonomy
- Good communication with parents about children's wellbeing
- Sufficient and appropriate play, sleep and outdoor spaces for the number of children
- Risk assessment is up-to-date and well executed (date: 11 September 2025)
- Childminder holds the correct qualifications and valid first aid certificate
- All adults present correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 22 June 2026 at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Dirksen - van der Zalm in Veenendaal presents a positive picture. All examined domains comply with the law: general terms and conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder provides care for 6 children aged 1-10 years through childminder agency Dolfijntjes. The pedagogical practice is described as warm and stimulating, with attention to emotional safety and personal development. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement measures.
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