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N. Houwen - Childminder in Hellendoorn

N. Houwen

Childminder•Hellendoorn•LRK 194126523

Details updated on 9 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–13 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Child places6 child places

About this childminder

N. Houwen is a childminder (gastouder) in Hellendoorn. The childcare is registered under the name of Houwen. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Bloeven 20, 7447BS, Hellendoorn. The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 6 years under number 194126523. 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 De Noord Es neighbourhood, there are currently 1 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 1 childminder. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area. In Hellendoorn, there are 52 other childminders to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.

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.

ViaViela offers small-scale childminder (gastouder) care in a home-like environment where your child receives individual attention in a group of no more than 6 children. As a working parent, you can only truly focus on your work when you know your child's care is well arranged. With childminder care, you choose tailored care arrangements with a recognised professional. Our childminders offer a safe, familiar environment with attention to what your child needs, from attention and quiet at the right moments to the development of talents.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela region Almelo serves an extensive area in the east of the Netherlands, primarily in Twente and the Achterhoek. Our childminders are active in more than 60 locations in the region, including Almelo, Borne, Delden, Denekamp, Diepenheim, Enter, Goor, Hengelo, Holten, Markelo, Nijverdal, Rijssen, Tubbergen, Vriezenveen, Vroomshoop, Wierden and many other villages and towns in the surrounding area.

ViaViela region Almelo is registered in the LRK (number 190734243) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. Each location is assessed by the GGD on quality requirements and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free certificate and is assessed annually by the Childcare Disputes Committee. The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and a mandatory parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.

GGD Inspection

All good

Inspection date: June 23, 2025

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All assessed quality requirements are met. The childminder creates a healthy, safe, stimulating and supportive environment.

Strengths

  • Relaxed, open atmosphere where children feel safe and at ease
  • Sensitive and responsive approach to children
  • Good knowledge of pedagogical policy and basic goals
  • Sufficient play space and outdoor play opportunities
  • Correct group composition and compliance with regulations

Summary

The annual inspection of 23 June 2025 of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) N. Houwen in Hellendoorn shows a positive picture. The childminder provides care for up to six children aged 0 to 12 years through the agencies 4Kids and ViaViela. During the unannounced visit, three children were present. The inspector found a relaxed, safe atmosphere where children feel at ease and play spontaneously. The childminder works sensitively and responsively, provides sufficient challenge for development, and has good knowledge of the pedagogical policy. All assessed requirements regarding registration, accommodation, group composition, backup care, safety and health, and expertise are being complied with. No areas for improvement or violations were identified.

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