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Kapper de Vries is a childminder (gastouder) in Het Hogeland. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Het Hogeland.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 130294767. 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 childcare.
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Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht matches requesting parents with qualified childminders (gastouders) for flexible, small-scale childcare. The bureau handles all administrative hassle, including the cashier function required for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder, with a careful matching process that begins with a no-obligation orientation conversation. The bureau works with a convenient online registration system (Portabase) for hour registration and invoicing. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and meet statutory quality requirements.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht serves an extensive area in the north of the Netherlands, with childminders in various municipalities. The bureau has actively mediating childminders in Zuidhorn, Aduard, Groningen, Grijpskerk, Leek, Winschoten, Veendam, Wildervank, Assen, Drachten, Leeuwarden, Hoogkerk, Hoogezand, Sappemeer, Grootegast, Roden, Haren, Scheemda, Delfzijl, Appingedam, Loppersum, Heerenveen, and Emmen, among others. The availability varies daily and the bureau can occasionally work outside this area as well. Parents are encouraged to get in touch to see if the bureau can help them, even if their location is not explicitly mentioned.
Gastouderbureau Noorderlicht is a recognized and registered bureau (number 144498224 in the National Childcare Register) and only works with registered childminders. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD (municipal health service) and inspection reports are publicly available. The bureau is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee for independent complaint handling and has an active parent committee affiliated with BOink. In addition, the bureau is a member of the Childcare Branch Organization and collaborates with Zorg voor Jeugd Groningen for referral to experts regarding developmental questions. The bureau has a reporting code for child abuse and domestic violence and follows strict protocols for safety and hygiene.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 30, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent holds all required diplomas and certificates, including a valid first aid certificate and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Smoke-free home with a safe layout and sufficient indoor and outdoor play space
- The childminder/host parent is well informed about the pedagogical policy and the domestic violence reporting protocol
- Correct group composition with care provided for a maximum of 1 child at this address
- Backup care is well arranged and reachable by phone
- The risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and tailored to this address
Summary
The annual inspection of 30 October 2025 of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Kapper de Vries in Winsum shows a fully satisfactory picture. Care is provided in the home of the requesting parent for one child aged 8, via childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Noorderlicht. All examined domains meet the legal requirements: registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder/host parent holds the correct diplomas, a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and first aid certificate. The home is smoke-free and safely arranged. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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