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Karsten-Geerdes is a childminder (gastouder) in Heemskerk. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at De Zevenhoeven 36C, 1963SG, Heemskerk.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 178651138. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the De Die neighbourhood, 3 childcare locations are currently listed on Kiddie.nl, including 1 childminder. This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 2, 2024
Strengths
- The childminder has good knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and implements it adequately in practice
- The childminder provides a warm, safe environment with clear structure and a fixed daily routine
- All required documents are in order: Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), registration in the Persons Register, appropriate professional qualification, and a valid first aid certificate
- The accommodation is safe and appropriately furnished with sufficient play and sleeping space, working smoke detectors, and a smoke-free environment
- The risk assessment for safety and health is up to date, address-specific, and signed
- An adequate emergency backup arrangement is in place for incidents
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Kennemerland conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 2 July 2024 at childminder Karsten-Geerdes at De Zevenhoeven 36C in Heemskerk. The care is provided through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Mare and accommodates a maximum of five children present at the same time. The childminder provides care on Mondays and Tuesdays. During the inspection, all examined domains were assessed: general quality conditions and compliance, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The childminder meets all assessed quality requirements of the Childcare Act. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The childminder did not make use of the opportunity to submit a statement of opinion.
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