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About this childminder
Heddema Oost is a childminder (gastouder) in Smallingerland. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Oud Ambacht 86, 9201XD, Drachten.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 708098800. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the De Swetten neighbourhood, 12 childcare locations are currently listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 8 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Gastouderbureau Spring offers small-scale professional childcare for children aged 0 to 12 years in a homely atmosphere. Parents can count on personal attention and a good match with a qualified childminder (gastouder). The agency works without registration fees and with a short notice period of one month. Daily consultation takes place between the childminder (gastouder) and parents regarding the child's wellbeing.
Gastouderbureau Spring is based in Drachten and active in the North of the Netherlands. The agency places childminders (gastouders) in the region for small-scale childcare in a homely atmosphere.
Gastouderbureau Spring is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRKP 223671022). The agency operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and has a Pedagogical Policy Plan. All childminders (gastouders) are qualified and meet legal requirements such as an MBO 2 diploma, first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). Inspection reports are available online via the National Childcare Register.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 15, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is accounted for and organized according to the policy plan
- Holds a recognized diploma and valid first aid certificate
- The accommodation has sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space, tailored to children
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and location-specific
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Backup care and telephone availability are well arranged
Summary
Childminder Heddema Oost in Drachten was inspected unannounced on 15 October 2025 by GGD Fryslân on behalf of the municipality of Smallingerland. The annual inspection involved a sample review of all quality domains. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children through childminder agency Spring and had 3 children aged 1 to 4 years present at the time of inspection. All assessed inspection items were rated as satisfactory. The childminder holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate until September 2026, a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag), and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang). The accommodation meets all requirements for play, sleep and outdoor space. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
06-39107957Website
www.gobspring.nlLRK number
708098800Reviews
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