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Doorten Doorten is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Hamsterdreef 21, 9831PM, Aduard.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 316074329. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Zuidhorn neighbourhood, there are currently 45 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 20 are childminders. That provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht matches requesting parents with qualified childminders (gastouders) for flexible, small-scale childcare. The bureau handles all administrative hassle, including the cashier function required for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder, with a careful matching process that begins with a no-obligation orientation conversation. The bureau works with a convenient online registration system (Portabase) for hour registration and invoicing. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and meet statutory quality requirements.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht serves an extensive area in the north of the Netherlands, with childminders in various municipalities. The bureau has actively mediating childminders in Zuidhorn, Aduard, Groningen, Grijpskerk, Leek, Winschoten, Veendam, Wildervank, Assen, Drachten, Leeuwarden, Hoogkerk, Hoogezand, Sappemeer, Grootegast, Roden, Haren, Scheemda, Delfzijl, Appingedam, Loppersum, Heerenveen, and Emmen, among others. The availability varies daily and the bureau can occasionally work outside this area as well. Parents are encouraged to get in touch to see if the bureau can help them, even if their location is not explicitly mentioned.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht is a recognized and registered bureau (number 144498224 in the National Childcare Register) and only works with registered childminders. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD (municipal health service) and inspection reports are publicly available. The bureau is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee for independent complaint handling and has an active parent committee affiliated with BOink. In addition, the bureau is a member of the Childcare Branch Organization and collaborates with Zorg voor Jeugd Groningen for referral to experts regarding developmental questions. The bureau has a reporting code for child abuse and domestic violence and follows strict protocols for safety and hygiene.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 9, 2025
Strengths
- Warm and emotionally safe atmosphere; childminder responds adequately to children
- Good stimulation of language development through thematic activities and conversations
- Attention to individual needs of children
- Social competence is stimulated through joint activities and independent play
- Childminder holds the correct qualifications, valid first aid certificate, and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Safe, smoke-free accommodation with sufficient indoor and outdoor space
- Correct group composition and arranged backup care
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Doorten Doorten in Aduard on 9 July 2025. This was an annual inspection at a childminder agency facility (VGO) with 6 childcare places, affiliated with Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht. The inspection was unannounced and included document review, a site visit, and a conversation with the childminder. All assessed quality requirements were met: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder demonstrated a warm, responsive approach, stimulated language development and social competence. There were no violations or areas for improvement. The advice to the municipality of Westerkwartier is: no enforcement.
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