Heumen

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice meets standards well: childminder provides emotional security and stimulates personal and social development
• Sufficient toys, developmental materials and separate childcare space
• Relaxed atmosphere, children are cheerful and absorbed in their play
• Childminder has suitable qualifications and current paediatric first aid certificate
• Current risk assessment for safety and health
• Good emergency backup arrangement and telephone availability
• Smoke-free home and outdoor area

Summary

The annual inspection of 8 April 2025 concerns childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Heum en te Beek, mediated by Gastouderland Nijmegen. The childminder provides day, after-school and pre-school care for children aged 0 to 13 years. The inspection comprised document review, site visit and an interview with the childminder. All aspects examined meet the statutory requirements. The childminder has been registered since 2010 and holds suitable qualifications, a valid paediatric first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The pedagogical practice is positive: the childminder provides emotional security, stimulates development and acts consistently. There are adequate play and sleeping areas, a smoke-free environment and a good emergency backup arrangement. The risk assessment is current and the childminder is familiar with the domestic violence reporting code.