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About this childminder
Grütgen is a childminder (gastouder) in Vaals. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Holset 78, 6295ND, Lemiers.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 297555364. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
In Vaals, there are 6 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. That makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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Childminder agency VIP offers personal childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. Parents can count on careful matching with a childminder (gastouder) who suits their needs. The agency selects childminders carefully, and they meet all legal requirements plus additional VIP conditions. Parents have intensive contact with the childminder about their child's wellbeing, and for young children a daily diary is often used to track everyday development. VIP takes care of all administrative requirements so that the childminder can fully focus on caring for the children.
Childminder agency VIP is active in South Limburg with childminders in various locations. The agency places children at care locations spread across the region, with concentrations in and around Maastricht. Parents can find childminders in both urban and more rural areas within South Limburg.
Childminder agency VIP only works with registered childminders (gastouders) who are listed in the National Childcare Register (LRKP). All childminders have a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) and meet national training requirements. The agency carries out annual screening of care locations and conducts home visits twice a year. VIP publishes inspection reports for both the agency and the childminders on its website. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) because the care takes place through a recognised agency.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 3, 2025
Strengths
- Relaxed and warm atmosphere; children appear comfortable and at ease with the childminder
- Sufficient play materials appropriate to the children's ages
- Daily outdoor activities and nature walks
- Safe, enclosed outdoor play area with varied play equipment
- Appropriate layout of childcare spaces tailored to the age and number of children
- Childminder holds a valid first aid certificate for children
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health is available
- Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
Summary
Childminder Grütgen in Lemiers was inspected on 3 July 2025 by GGD Zuid-Limburg on behalf of the municipality of Vaals. The annual unannounced inspection found that the childminder care (gastouderopvang) meets all statutory quality requirements. The care takes place in a non-smoking residential home with sufficient indoor and outdoor play opportunities, including an enclosed garden. The childminder is registered with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) VIP and provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 12 years. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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