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Childminder (gastouder) M.W. Schaafstra is a childminder in Leiden. The childcare is registered in the name of Hoo ev Schaafstra. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Essenrode 19, 2317CD, Leiden.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 493280224. 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 the Roden neighbourhood, there are currently 3 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 3 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Kasteel offers parents two practical options for childminder (gastouder) care. If you already have a childminder, we arrange the formal link between you, the childminder and the agency. If you are still looking for a childminder, we help you find a suitable match in your neighbourhood or at your home. Our small-scale approach ensures personal attention and guidance throughout the entire process.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Kasteel is active in Leiden and the surrounding area. Our childminders have places available for new children in Leiden, Leiderdorp and Oegstgeest. We can find childminders in your own neighbourhood as well as arrange in-home childminder care.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Kasteel is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under LRK number 173680173. The agency meets all legal requirements and has a current GGD inspection report available. A designated safeguarding officer has been appointed and the agency works according to a child abuse reporting protocol (meldcode).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 3, 2026
Strengths
- Warm, safe environment with a trusting relationship between the childminder and children
- Plenty of variety in activities: drawing, arts and crafts, outings to museums, the cinema, and the zoo
- Encouragement of independence and development of personal competencies
- Good communication with children, loving responses and compliments
- Valid risk assessment and emergency backup arrangement in place
- Childminder holds the required diploma and a valid first aid certificate
Summary
Childminder M.W. Schaafstra in Leiden was inspected on 3 February 2026 by GGD Hollands Midden (Municipal Health Service). This was an annual inspection of a childminder with six childcare places, providing care for four school-age children (ages 4-12) via childminder agency 't Kasteel. The inspection included document review, a site visit, and an interview with the childminder. All assessed quality requirements are fully met: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The childminder, who is the grandmother of the children in her care, provides a warm, safe environment with plenty of variety in activities. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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