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Elsen is a childminder (gastouder) in Gemert-Bakel. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Rector Aldenhuysenstraat 39, 5423TD, Handel.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 9 years under number 140988658. 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 Gemert-Bakel, there are 24 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home-like environment. With more than 225,000 children cared for since 2005 and 40 locations throughout the Netherlands, we offer personal guidance through a dedicated contact person in your region. We carefully screen and select childminders, invest in their training and pedagogical development, and ensure continuous quality monitoring. Our user-friendly online system provides transparency about hours, payments and important documents.
ViaViela has 40 locations spread across the Netherlands and offers childminder (gastouder) care in Uden and the surrounding region. On our Uden location page, you will find childminders not only in Uden itself, but also in nearby places such as Volkel, Veghel, Vorstenbosch, Boekel, Erp, Zeeland, Nistelrode, Heesch, Schaijk, Heeswijk-Dinther, Handel, Eerde, Berghem, Oss, Gemert, Beek en Donk, Schijndel, Escharen, and Sint-Oedenrode.
ViaViela and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with all statutory quality requirements. Childminders hold all required diplomas and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). We carry out annual visits to check whether care locations meet safety and hygiene regulations. The municipal health service (GGD) inspects childminder agencies annually and childminders every two years. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and offers parents access to a parent committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 24, 2026
Strengths
- Positive pedagogical climate with a calm, adequate approach to children
- Sufficient play and sleeping space, including a separate sleeping area for children under 18 months
- Safe, enclosed garden with play facilities
- Childminder holds the required diploma, valid first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct
- Up-to-date risk assessment and no registered accidents
- Smoke-free care environment
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 24 March 2026 at childminder Elsen in Handel shows that the care location meets all statutory quality requirements. The childminder provides care for 7 children (ages 0–12) on Tuesdays and Thursdays in a separate care space in her home. The pedagogical climate is positive: the childminder works calmly, responds adequately to children, and ensures a relaxed atmosphere with varied activities. The accommodation has sufficient play and sleeping space, an enclosed garden with a trampoline and sandbox, and is smoke-free. The childminder holds the required diploma, valid first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG). The risk assessment is up to date and no accidents have been registered. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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