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E.C. Aardema is a childminder (gastouder) in Groningen. The childcare is registered under the name Aardema. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Reitdiephaven 281, 9746RE, Groningen.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 13 years under number 521252489. 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 Reitdiephaven neighbourhood, there are currently 6 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 2 childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl Groningen offers childminder (gastouder) care in a homely atmosphere, with personal attention for your child at its heart. The agency mediates between parents and approximately 70 childminders in the Groningen region. Parents receive support with administrative matters, including applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and using the online OpvangApp system for hour registration. The agency works with fixed rates and offers flexible care options without minimum hour requirements.
The Groningen branch of Thuis-in-opvang.nl serves the province of Groningen. The agency mediates for childminders spread throughout the entire province, with the office located in Hoogezand. Parents from various places in Groningen can turn to the agency for mediation to childminders in their own region or place of residence.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a recognised childminder agency registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 106778857 for the Groningen branch). The agency complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). There is an active parent committee and complaints are handled according to an established protocol. Financial transactions go through a third-party account for extra security.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 20, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder/host parent (gastouder) holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and is registered in the childcare personnel register
- Childminder has the correct diploma (Helping Care and Welfare) and a valid first aid certificate
- Home is smoke-free, safely furnished and has sufficient play and sleeping space
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and tailored to the address
- Childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy, domestic violence reporting code and mandatory reporting obligations
- Backup care is well arranged and reachable by phone
- Dog is safely separated from children with a fence; childminder always maintains supervision
Summary
The annual inspection of 20 November 2025 for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) E.C. Aardema in Groningen presents a fully positive picture. The childminder meets all legal requirements regarding quality, pedagogy, accommodation and safety. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The recommendation to the municipality is therefore: no enforcement action.
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