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Hekman Hulshof is a childminder (gastouder) in Oldambt. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at 2e Garstelaan 23A, 9678RW, Westerlee.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 263714767. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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Gastouderbureau Bambini offers parents personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder (gastouder) for their children. The agency mediates between parents and childminders, ensuring a good match based on your specific wishes and needs. After the placement, the agency remains involved with support in practical, educational and financial matters.
Parents can count on transparent communication and professional guidance throughout the entire process, from the intake interview at home to the annual evaluation. The agency also helps with practical matters such as applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and drawing up childcare agreements.
Gastouderbureau Bambini mediates across an extensive service area in East Groningen. The agency has childminders available in Winschoten and surrounding towns in the region. The mediation covers both urban and rural areas in this region.
Gastouderbureau Bambini meets all statutory quality requirements and is GGD-approved. The agency has drawn up a Quality Covenant and received a dispute-free certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee in 2024. All childminders hold a pedagogical qualification, a valid first aid certificate for children and a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag).
The agency works with a Pedagogical Policy Plan and organises regular theme evenings for the professional development of childminders. Inspection reports are publicly accessible via the National Childcare Register.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 14, 2024
Strengths
- The childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and safeguards emotional security
- Fixed routines, rituals and rules provide predictability for children
- Much attention for language development and personal competence
- Good social competence development through undertaking activities together
- The accommodation is smoke-free, safely furnished and equipped with properly functioning smoke detectors
- The childminder holds the correct diplomas, a valid first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- The risk assessment is up-to-date and tailored to the specific address
Summary
The annual inspection of 14 May 2024 at childminder Hekman Hulshof in Westerlee shows a well-functioning childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) location. The childminder meets all statutory quality requirements in the inspected areas: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The care takes place in the childminder's home with an enclosed back garden as outdoor play area and a nearby forest for activities. Seven children were in care aged 1.5 to 10 years, including two own children. The inspection was unannounced and comprised document review, site visit and an interview with the childminder. No violations or points for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Oldambt is: no enforcement.
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