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Helm is a childminder (gastouder) in Eemsdelta. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Farmsumerweg 101d, 9902BN, Appingedam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 160518271. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 Appingedam-Oost neighbourhood, there are currently 11 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 7 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Tweede Thuis offers personal guidance in finding a childminder (gastouder) who fits your family. The agency works with a zero-hours contract, so you only pay for the actual hours of care. The childcare takes place in a homely atmosphere with attention to flexibility and small-scale care, so that every child receives the attention they need. Parents build a personal bond with their childminder, which creates trust and peace of mind.
Childminder agency Tweede Thuis is active in the North of the Netherlands and mediates in childminder care in the provinces of Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland. Parents can search for childminders in their region via the province pages on the website. For information about all available childminders in your specific region, you can contact the contact person for your area.
Tweede Thuis works in accordance with the Childcare Act and strives for quality. The agency guides and monitors the quality of the childminder care provided, arranges further training for childminders and takes care of administration and invoicing. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register. Tweede Thuis is affiliated with the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang, the Kennisnetwerk Gastouderopvang and the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang en Peuterspeelzalen for independent complaint handling.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 15, 2026
Strengths
- Warm emotional involvement and visible attention to children
- Clear pedagogical work plan aligned with the childminder agency
- Smoke-free, safe home with sufficient play and sleeping space
- Spacious enclosed garden with play equipment
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), registration in the persons register and required diplomas
- Up-to-date risk assessment with no action points
Summary
The annual inspection on 15 January 2026 at childminder/host parent Helm in Appingedam shows a positive picture. The childminder/host parent meets all inspected quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent, accommodation, and safety and health. Care is provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for a maximum of 8 children (ages 0-12) through childminder agency Tweede Thuis. The childminder/host parent demonstrates warm, emotional involvement, encourages independence, and works according to a clear pedagogical work plan. The home is smoke-free, safely furnished with sufficient play and sleeping space and a spacious enclosed garden. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The risk assessment is up-to-date and no accidents have been reported. The advice to the municipality of Eemdelta is: no enforcement.
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