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Hoogstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Utrecht. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Admiraal Helfrichstraat 36, 3454XB, De Meern.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 205086391. 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 Vleuten-De Meern neighbourhood, there are currently 100 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 27 childminders (gastouders). That provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 31, 2026
Strengths
- Warm, calm pedagogical approach with good emotional guidance of children
- Good distribution of attention between children with different needs
- Safe, appropriately furnished accommodation with diverse play opportunities for different ages
- Meets all qualification requirements: Nursing Assistant diploma, Good Childminding certificate and valid first aid certificate
- Correct registration and compliance with group composition requirements
- Smoke-free care environment
- Adequate backup care arrangement with neighbor reachable within 15 minutes
Summary
Childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Hoogstra in De Meern, mediated by 4Kids, was inspected on 31 March 2026. The childminder cares for a maximum of six children (ages 0-4) on Tuesdays and Thursdays in her home. The unannounced annual inspection shows a positive picture: the childminder meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The pedagogical practice is good: she responds warmly and calmly to children, provides emotional security and stimulates development through play. The accommodation is safe and appropriately furnished with sufficient play and sleeping space. The childminder holds the required diplomas, first aid certificate and valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). A non-working smoke detector was replaced immediately during the visit. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.
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