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Gent is a childminder (gastouder) in Zwolle. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Gruitmeesterslaan 19, 8014CN, Zwolle.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 157512411. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Gerenlanden neighbourhood, there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Bij de hand offers parents flexible childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment for children aged 0 to 12. The agency matches parents with childminders based on specific wishes and needs, with personal attention and tailored solutions at the heart of the service. Parents receive support with financial administration through the cashier function and can count on help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bij de hand is active in the Zwolle-Nunspeet-Apeldoorn-Deventer region. The agency is based in Epe and works with over 250 childminders spread across this region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the agency's online search system.
Bij de hand is a registered childminder agency that is inspected annually by the GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (Municipal Health Service). All childminders hold at least a diploma or experience certificate at MBO-2 level in Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn (Healthcare and Welfare Assistant) and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency carries out home visits to childminders at least twice a year, one of which includes a risk assessment for safety and health. Bij de hand is a member of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and holds a complaint-free certificate.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 3, 2026
Strengths
- Loving, relaxed atmosphere in which children feel emotionally safe
- Clear daily routine provides predictability for children
- Sufficiently varied toys tailored to different ages and developmental stages
- Childminder responds adequately to children's needs, such as comforting when distressed
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Current and signed risk assessment for safety and health
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of childcare places
- Adequate backup arrangement in case of emergencies
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 3 February 2026 at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Gent in Zwolle shows a fully compliant childcare location. All five examined domains – general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health – comply with the Childcare Act. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children (ages 0-12) in a terraced house in Zwolle-Zuid, brokered by Gastouderbureau Bij de hand. During the unannounced visit, four children (ages 2-4) were observed in a relaxed, loving atmosphere with sufficient play materials and a clear daily routine. The childminder holds the required diplomas, first aid certificate, and current risk assessment. No points for improvement or violations were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
157512411Reviews
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