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Harten Hulsman is a childminder (gastouder) in Hardenberg. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Maatschappijwijk 40, 7707SH, Balkbrug.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 10 years under number 255894119. 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 Hardenberg, there are 95 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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DOT Gastouderbureau offers parents affordable, quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) throughout the Netherlands. With a fixed all-in rate of €45 per family per month (€22.50 for switchers for the first three months) and no extra charges for registration or administration, DOT makes childcare accessible. The agency mediates between parents and carefully screened childminders, investing a minimum of 16 hours per placement in guidance and mediation. Parents have access to invoices, annual statements and contracts via Mijn DOT.
DOT Gastouderbureau is based in Almere but operates nationally throughout the Netherlands. The agency mediates childminder care across the entire country, from Eemshaven to Terneuzen, and specifically names cities such as Amsterdam, Emmen, Enschede, Groningen and Den Bosch as examples of places where they are active. The fixed rate of €45 per family per month applies to all locations in the Netherlands.
DOT Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK: 221 881 888) and complies with all legal requirements. The agency is inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and received a positive inspection report following registration. DOT carries out a risk assessment for safety and health, operates a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, and ensures continuous screening of VOGs (Certificate of Conduct). The agency works with general terms and conditions and has a Chamber of Commerce registration (65896416).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 7, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, nurturing pedagogical climate; the host parent is also the grandparent of the children in her care
- Clear daily structure with familiar routines for play, meals/drinks and naps
- Children are provided with emotional security and playfully challenged in their development
- Sufficient play and outdoor space, tailored to the children's ages
- Host parent holds the required diploma, first aid certificate and up-to-date risk assessment
- Good emergency backup arrangement in case of calamities
Summary
The annual inspection of 7 April 2025 concerned Harten Hulsman, a childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) in Balkbrug where host parent Neeltje Engelina van Harten Hulsman cares exclusively for her grandchildren on a farm. The care meets all assessed quality requirements in the areas of general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the host parent, accommodation, and safety and health. The host parent provides a warm, nurturing environment with a clear daily structure. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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