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Esselink van Dijk is a childminder (gastouder) in Deventer. The childcare is registered under the name Esselink-van Dijk. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Stoevelaar 3, 7414CA, Deventer.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 215874699. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 care. In the Borgele neighbourhood, there are currently 10 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 5 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Hét Gastouderbureau offers parents a simple and transparent route to quality childminder (gastouder) care. Through our online portal, you can search free of charge for available childminders in your area yourself. We apply a fixed monthly fee of €29.50, regardless of the number of childcare hours or children, so you know exactly where you stand. After your choice, we handle the complete contractual processing and tax administration in accordance with the Childcare Act. Our childminders are carefully screened and work according to our pedagogical policy plan.
Hét Gastouderbureau operates nationally in the Netherlands. We have childminders (gastouders) registered in multiple provinces including Gelderland, Utrecht, North Holland, Brabant, Overijssel, Drenthe, Flevoland and Limburg. Parents can find childminders in their own region or place of residence through our online search portal.
Hét Gastouderbureau is officially registered in the National Childcare Register under number 225000520. We comply with all legal requirements and are affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee. Our childminders (gastouders) must submit a Certificate of Conduct and work according to our pedagogical policy plan. We publish the GGD inspection reports on our website annually and carry out risk assessments at all childminders.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: July 7, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent (gastouder) provides a warm and safe pedagogical climate with attention to emotional security
- Good interaction with children: sensitive, responsive, and stimulating for personal and social development
- Sufficient and appropriate play and sleeping spaces, including outdoor play facilities
- The childminder/host parent (gastouder) has the correct qualifications and first aid certificate
- Smoke-free care environment
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
Shortcomings
- The pedagogical plan is too general and lacks the childminder's/host parent's (gastouder's) individual character
- The age structure of the group needs to be described more specifically
- The way new children can settle in is missing from the plan
- Child development tracking is not described specifically enough
- Continuous professional development (7 hours) and coaching (3 hours) have not yet been completed/received in 2026, though scheduled for 9 July 2026
Summary
This annual inspection of 7 July 2026 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Esselink-van Dijk in Deventer, affiliated with Hét Gastouderbureau. The inspection was carried out unannounced by Municipal Health Service (GGD) IJsselland. The childminder/host parent (gastouder) cares for a maximum of 6 children aged 1-4 years in her home. All assessed domains comply with the Childcare Act. However, several points for attention were identified and discussed with the childminder/host parent (gastouder) and the agency. No recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was issued and no enforcement was advised.
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