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E.J. van der Linden Mensink is a childminder (gastouder) in Apeldoorn. The childcare is registered under the name of Linden Mensink. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Het Kasteel 716, 7325PX, Apeldoorn.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 888235318. 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 Woudhuis neighbourhood, there are currently 9 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 9 are childminders (gastouders). This provides additional context when comparing childcare options in the area.
In Apeldoorn, you can find another 187 childminders (gastouders). This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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Hét Gastouderbureau offers parents a simple and transparent route to quality childminder (gastouder) care. Through our online portal, you can search free of charge for available childminders in your area yourself. We apply a fixed monthly fee of €29.50, regardless of the number of childcare hours or children, so you know exactly where you stand. After your choice, we handle the complete contractual processing and tax administration in accordance with the Childcare Act. Our childminders are carefully screened and work according to our pedagogical policy plan.
Hét Gastouderbureau operates nationally in the Netherlands. We have childminders (gastouders) registered in multiple provinces including Gelderland, Utrecht, North Holland, Brabant, Overijssel, Drenthe, Flevoland and Limburg. Parents can find childminders in their own region or place of residence through our online search portal.
Hét Gastouderbureau is officially registered in the National Childcare Register under number 225000520. We comply with all legal requirements and are affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee. Our childminders (gastouders) must submit a Certificate of Conduct and work according to our pedagogical policy plan. We publish the GGD inspection reports on our website annually and carry out risk assessments at all childminders.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 18, 2025
Strengths
- Trusted relationship with the children and attention to individual needs
- Knowledge of and acting in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan
- Sufficient toys and play materials appropriate to the age
- Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Valid diploma, first aid certificate and correct registration in the persons register
- Good emergency backup arrangement with 15-minute standard
- Current and signed risk assessment for safety and health
- Safety measures such as socket covers, baby monitor with camera and smoke detectors present
Summary
The annual inspection on 18 November 2025 at host parent Van der Linden-Mensink in Apeldoorn shows a positive picture. The childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) at Het Kasteel 716, brokered by Hét Gastouderbureau, meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The host parent provides care on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a maximum of 4 children aged 0 to 5 years. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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