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Kantah is a childminder (gastouder) in Utrecht. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Verlengde Houtrakgracht 281, 3544EB, Utrecht.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 174816315. 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.
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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.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder in the Utrecht region. The agency offers personalised guidance tailored to your needs, where your wishes and requirements are discussed first before searching for the right match. Quality, communication and good accessibility are top priorities. ViaViela guides, advises and connects childminders and parents. For parents, there is a personal environment in the online administration system where all hours, payments, annual statements and other important information can be found directly.
Childminder agency ViaViela Utrecht region serves an extensive working area in the province of Utrecht. The agency mediates for childminders in cities such as Utrecht, Nieuwegein and Maarssen, as well as in surrounding villages and municipalities. Parents can search for childminder care in their immediate area through ViaViela, with personal guidance from a dedicated contact person in the region.
ViaViela Utrecht region is LRK-registered with number 201268061 and complies with all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service), with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Certificaat Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free Certificate), meaning the agency is assessed annually by the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All affiliated childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
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Amira Children supports parents in finding suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old. The agency offers personal mediation with a dedicated consultant to guide you through the entire process. You can choose care at the childminder's home or in your own home, with flexible hours including evening, night and weekend care. The agency handles all administrative matters, including invoicing, direct debit and support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Regular evaluations and quality checks ensure continuity and confidence in the care.
Amira Children is a nationwide childminder agency with an extensive network of childminders throughout the Netherlands. The agency specifically names Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam as examples of areas where they are active, but emphasises that parents from across the country can use their mediation services. The mediation is not limited to specific regions, meaning parents throughout the Netherlands can find suitable childminder care through the agency.
Amira Children is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under LRKP number 195775326 and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency carries out annual risk assessments for safety and health, regularly checks childminder documents (first aid certificates, VOG, diplomas), and visits every care location at least twice a year. An active parent committee advises on pedagogical policy, safety, nutrition and complaints procedures. Inspection reports are publicly available via the website.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 11, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice rated positively: childminder provides a secure base, stimulates language and social development, and responds sensitively and responsively
- Play area is well furnished with varied, age-appropriate play materials that are regularly rotated
- Childminder holds the required diploma (Helping Care & Welfare level 2) and a valid first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed by all involved childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus)
- Adequate backup care arrangement in place (partner and sister-in-law, reachable within 15 minutes)
- Childcare is smoke-free and meets all requirements for group composition
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection at childminder Kantah in Utrecht on 11 March 2026. The childcare takes place in the childminder's home, who is mediated by three childminder agencies (ViaViela, Amira Children, and 4Kids). Six childcare places are registered; at the time of inspection, five children were present (0-3 years). The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, childminder expertise, accommodation, and safety. All assessed components were rated positively. The childminder acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy, provides a safe and stimulating environment, and meets all quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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06-57866622LRK number
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