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Groen is a childminder (gastouder) in Veendam. The childcare is registered under the name of Dijk Groen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Schippersstraat 22, 9641HV, Veendam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 176060844. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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.
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Provinciaal Gastouderbureau offers parents reliable childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment. Our childminders look after a maximum of 6 children in their own homes, ensuring small-scale care, consistency, and personal attention. We offer various forms of care, including regular childminder care, care by grandpa or grandma (childminder care at home), and nanny care for families with more than 2 children. All care takes place under the professional guidance of our agency, and we ensure the right match between parent and childminder.
Provinciaal Gastouderbureau is based in Wildervank and active in the Groningen region. Our childminders are spread throughout this region, allowing us to offer care in various locations. We work with protocols specifically tailored to the Groningen region, as reflected in our regional child abuse protocols.
Provinciaal Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) under registration number 853556829. We are visited and inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on compliance with the Childcare Act. All inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK. Our childminders are registered in the PRKP childcare personnel register, and everyone in the household over 18 holds a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). We operate according to protocols for child abuse and transgressive behaviour that have been adapted to the Groningen region.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: October 15, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder has knowledge of and acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan
- Childminder safeguards emotional security and provides developmental opportunities
- Home is smoke-free, safely furnished with adequate indoor and outdoor play space
- Childminder holds the required diploma, valid first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Good communication with parents and appropriate activities tailored to children's interests
- Backup care is well arranged and contactable by phone
Violations
- Risk assessment for safety and health was missing signatures from the placement coordinator and childminder (remedied following recovery offer on 21-10-2025)
Summary
This annual inspection report dated 15 October 2025 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Groen (VGO) in Veendam, affiliated with Provinciaal Gastouderbureau. Care takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the childminder's home for a maximum of 4 children aged 0-12 years. Overall, the location meets the statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical practice, accommodation, furnishings, and professional competence of the childminder were found to be in order. There was one violation: the risk assessment for safety and health was missing signatures from the placement coordinator and childminder. Following a recovery offer, this was remedied by submitting a new, signed assessment on 21 October 2025. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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