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H.E.J. Simons is a childminder (gastouder) in Arnhem. The childcare is registered under the name of Simons. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Klingelbeekseweg 166, 6812DJ, Arnhem.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 181414429. 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 childcare. In the Klingelbeek neighbourhood, there are currently 1 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 1 is a childminder (gastouder). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Elzenkring offers parents small-scale childminder (gastouder) care that feels like a second home for your child. The agency mediates between parents and carefully selected childminders throughout the Netherlands. Parents can count on personal attention, transparent communication and childminders who work from an anthroposophical vision with attention to natural development, rhythm and healthy nutrition. The agency thinks along with your wishes and ensures a suitable match.
Elzenkring works throughout the Netherlands and visits childminders in all regions. The agency is based in Oosterbeek near Arnhem, but mediates nationally between parents and childminders. Parents from all parts of the Netherlands can find a childminder through Elzenkring.
Elzenkring meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK 774004046). The agency works with a recognised disputes committee, has an internal complaints procedure and makes inspection reports from the Municipal Health Service (GGD) available. All childminders must meet legal requirements and are visited and supervised regularly.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 19, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is good: the childminder visibly and audibly engages with the children, tuning into their needs and daily experiences
- Development-oriented layout with multiple play corners and abundant wooden play materials
- Daily activities such as baking, outdoor play in an adventurous garden, and nature outings by cargo bike
- Active language stimulation through singing songs, reading aloud, and naming objects
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health completed in collaboration with the childminder agency
- Registered first aid certificate valid until February 2028
- Good telephone accessibility and adequate emergency backup arrangement for incidents
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 19 March 2026 at childminder H.E.J. Simons in Arnhem presents a wholly positive picture. The childminder meets all quality requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. No areas for improvement or violations were found. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children (ages 0-4) at her home address, affiliated with childminder agency Drakepit. She waives the right to the hearing and response procedure.
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