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Smelt-Wargerink - Childminder in Enschede

Smelt-Wargerink

ChildminderEnschedeLRK 824543920

Details updated on 9 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–13 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Child places6 child places

About this childminder

Smelt-Wargerink is a childminder (gastouder) in Enschede. The childcare is registered under the name Smelt Wargerink. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Arendsweg 60, 7544RM, Enschede. The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 824543920. 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 Enschede, there are 117 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. That makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.
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ViaViela offers small-scale childminder (gastouder) care in a home-like environment where your child receives individual attention in a group of no more than 6 children. As a working parent, you can only truly focus on your work when you know your child's care is well arranged. With childminder care, you choose tailored care arrangements with a recognised professional. Our childminders offer a safe, familiar environment with attention to what your child needs, from attention and quiet at the right moments to the development of talents.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela region Almelo serves an extensive area in the east of the Netherlands, primarily in Twente and the Achterhoek. Our childminders are active in more than 60 locations in the region, including Almelo, Borne, Delden, Denekamp, Diepenheim, Enter, Goor, Hengelo, Holten, Markelo, Nijverdal, Rijssen, Tubbergen, Vriezenveen, Vroomshoop, Wierden and many other villages and towns in the surrounding area.

ViaViela region Almelo is registered in the LRK (number 190734243) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. Each location is assessed by the GGD on quality requirements and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free certificate and is assessed annually by the Childcare Disputes Committee. The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and a mandatory parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.

Krokodilletje B.V.

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At Gastouderbureau Krokodilletje, you will find small-scale, personal childcare in a trusted environment. We listen carefully to your wishes and clearly map out your child's needs. Based on this, we actively search for a childminder who truly fits your family. You can choose care at the childminder's home or at your own home (childminder at home). Our goal is a warm, safe, and trusted childcare place where your child feels at ease — almost like a second home.

Gastouderbureau Krokodilletje has nationwide coverage with childminders in all regions of the Netherlands. Our extensive network includes more than 2,500 childminders spread across the entire country, from major cities to smaller villages. Thanks to our many years of experience and active recruitment of new childminders, we can help parents quickly and effectively find suitable childcare, regardless of where they live.

Krokodilletje meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). We only work with childminders who meet strict selection criteria, including a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and a valid first aid certificate. We are inspected multiple times per year by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on our working methods and procedures. All inspection reports and annual complaint reports are transparently available via our website.

GGD Inspection

12October 24, 2025

All good

Inspection date: October 24, 2025

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All assessed requirements are met. The childminder creates a healthy, safe, stimulating and supportive environment in which children feel secure and can develop according to their own abilities.

Strengths

  • Active and engaged pedagogical practice with personal challenges tailored to developmental stage and interests
  • Strong language stimulation through interactive communication, storytelling and singing songs
  • Outdoor activities in a rural setting with engagement with animals and nature
  • Attention to healthy nutrition and own vegetable garden in which children are involved
  • Clear transmission of values and norms with room for children's own choices
  • Correct group composition and compliance with maximum numbers
  • Up-to-date risk assessment and proper knowledge of domestic violence reporting code

Summary

This annual inspection of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Smelt-Wargerink in Enschede shows that the location meets all assessed legal requirements. The childminder provides care for six children in her home, through two childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). During the unannounced visit on 24 October 2025, a child of 1 year was in care. The inspection assessed registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and safety and health. No violations were identified. A minor administrative issue regarding missing linkage of two household members in the person register at one agency was resolved on site. The childminder creates a safe, stimulating environment with attention for language development, outdoor activities and healthy nutrition.

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