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Hovius is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at W C de Withstraat 2c, 9801GA, Zuidhorn.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 272644080. 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 care. In the Zuidhorn neighbourhood, there are currently 45 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 20 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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GOB inZicht helps parents find small-scale, reliable childminder childcare (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, preferably in your own village. The agency mediates between requesting parents and carefully selected childminders who meet legal requirements and pedagogical quality standards. Parents receive personal guidance throughout the entire process: from intake interview and matching to support during the childcare period. The agency works transparently with digital hour registration and invoicing via Portabase.
GOB inZicht operates in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe, with its home base in Niezijl in the Westerkwartier of Groningen. The agency mediates childminders from various locations in these three northern provinces. From 1 April 2025, GOB inZicht will also take over the activities of GOB SamSam, which may expand the service area.
GOB inZicht is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register. The agency meets all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and is checked annually by the municipal health service (GGD). Childminders are carefully selected and must submit Certificates of Conduct (VOG) for themselves and household members aged 18 and over. GOB inZicht is affiliated with the Disputes Committee for Childcare and Playgroups for complaint handling and follows an internal complaints procedure. The agency works according to a protocol for child abuse and transgressive behaviour.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 24, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and approaches children in a warm, predictable manner
- Emotional safety is well safeguarded through attention and response to children's signals
- Children are encouraged to ask for help independently and to explore on their own
- Social competence is promoted through joint activities tailored to children's interests
- Clear rules and agreements with the childminder setting a positive example
- Safe, smoke-free home with sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), registration in the Persons Register, diploma and first aid certificate
- Up-to-date risk assessment and knowledge of the domestic violence reporting code
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection of childminder Hovius in Zuidhorn, conducted by GGD Groningen, presents a positive picture. The childminder meets all legal requirements of the Childcare Act. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The report provides a positive recommendation to the municipality of Westerkwartier without enforcement.
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Phone
06-22984855Website
www.gobinzicht.nlLRK number
272644080Reviews
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