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M.A. Andres is a childminder (gastouder) in Purmerend. The childcare is registered under the name of Andres. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Steve Bikostraat 6, 1447XJ, Purmerend.
The location has been in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 862122818. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Purmer-Zuid/Zuid neighbourhood, there are currently 9 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 5 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in their own neighbourhood. We offer personal mediation and guidance from A to Z, from the first conversation to daily care. Parents are assigned a dedicated contact person who helps them find a childminder that matches their wishes and needs. Our childminders provide small-scale care in a homely environment, where children receive the attention they need to develop well. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and meet all legal requirements.
ViaViela has 40 locations spread across the Netherlands, so there is always a dedicated contact person near parents. Each location serves a specific region covering multiple towns. For the West Friesland region, where Sandy Laan is the licence holder, the service area includes towns such as Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Medemblik, Bovenkarspel, and many other villages in West Friesland. Parents can enter their town name on the website to find the nearest location and contact person.
ViaViela and all affiliated childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) and meet all legal quality requirements. Each location is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and receives an inspection report. ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. Childminders are regularly visited by their dedicated contact person to check whether the care location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act, and each location has a parent committee that safeguards the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: June 3, 2024
Strengths
- The childminder responds adequately to children's signals and provides emotional safety
- Encourages self-reliance and personal competence in children
- Active professional development: completed multiple courses in 2023 and 2024
- Safe, appropriately furnished spaces with adequate play and sleeping facilities
- Smoke-free environment with working smoke detectors
- Correct group composition and compliance with registration requirements
Shortcomings
- Timely registration for first aid refresher course needed to prevent expired certificate
Summary
The annual inspection of 3 June 2024 of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) 'De knuffelbeertjes' operated by Mrs Andres in Purmerend presents a predominantly positive picture. The childminder meets all quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. No violations were identified and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made. There was one point of attention: the first aid certificate had expired for two months (November 2023 to January 2024) due to late registration for the refresher course. The childminder now holds a valid certificate. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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