IJtsma

At Gastouderbureau Tiko, we find a reliable childminder (gastouder) for your child in a homely environment. We look for a childminder who suits your family, taking your parenting style and beliefs into account. Once we find a suitable match, we arrange a no-obligation introductory meeting at the childminder's home.

You can also bring your own childminder to Tiko, such as an acquaintance, neighbour or family member, as long as they meet the legal requirements. We also offer in-home childcare, where the childminder comes to your home.

Gastouderbureau Tiko is active in the municipalities of Achtkarspelen and Noardeast-Fryslân and surrounding areas. We mediate childminders in this region for small-scale childcare close to home. Our childminders are spread across various locations in Friesland, enabling us to find a childminder nearby for most parents.

Our childminder agency stands for quality and meets all legal requirements. We maintain a policy that ensures the safety and health of the children in our care is safeguarded as much as possible. Childminders are visited at least twice a year for risk assessment and progress meetings.

We have internal and external complaints procedures and are transparent about GGD inspection reports. Parents can view the inspection reports of our childminder agency and our childminders via the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).

At Gastouderbureau Kindvriendelijk, you will find small-scale, homely childcare for children from 0 to 13 years old. We mediate between parents and carefully selected childminders (gastouders) who meet strict quality requirements. Our fixed placement coordinators get to know you and your family well, so that we can find suitable childcare for you. We arrange everything from intake and matching to guidance and financial processing, including support with the childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). With a trial period of two months, you can get to know the childminder (gastouder) at your own pace.

Gastouderbureau Kindvriendelijk is primarily active in the province of Friesland, but also has placements outside the province. Our bureau is based in Buitenpost and mediates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the region. We work with childminders (gastouders) in various places in Friesland and surrounding areas, depending on availability and matching with requesting parents.

Gastouderbureau Kindvriendelijk is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 321609657) and complies with all legal requirements. We are inspected annually by the GGD Fryslân and receive the 'Samen Werken Aan Kwaliteit' certificate from the childcare disputes committee. Our bureau was dispute-free in 2025 and is committed daily to quality, transparency and good cooperation. All childminders (gastouders) must hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are continuously screened.