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Knops-Hootsmans is a childminder (gastouder) in Venlo. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Helbeek 205, 5914SB, Venlo.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 174982537. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 4 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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Bambini a Casa offers personalised, tailor-made solutions for parents seeking small-scale, homely childcare. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders (gastouders), with the same childminder providing daily personal attention and a safe environment. Parents can count on flexibility in days and hours, and the childcare meets all requirements of the Childcare Act. The team is happy to visit you at home for a no-obligation personal consultation about your wishes and requirements.
Bambini a Casa is based in Venlo and mediates childminders (gastouders) in the region. The head office is located at Deken van Oppensingel 61A in Venlo, from where the team supports parents and childminders (gastouders) in the surrounding area. The agency fees are included in the hourly rate, for which parents receive monthly childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bambini a Casa complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and is assessed annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). In 2023, the agency demonstrated that it more than meets all stipulated conditions. An active parent committee advises on quality, pedagogical policy, safety and price changes. The agency is affiliated with the Disputes Committee for Childcare and Playgroups for complaint handling. Childminders (gastouders) are screened and regularly checked, and there are protocols for child abuse and transgressive behaviour.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: January 28, 2026
Strengths
- Childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and implements the core objectives well in practice
- Sufficient and appropriate play space indoors and outdoors, including enclosed backyard
- Home is always smoke-free
- Good backup care arrangement with spouse available within 15 minutes
- Current and tailored risk assessment for safety and health
- Childminder recognizes signs of child abuse and knows how to respond
- Correct group composition and registration
Shortcomings
- Knowledge of the duty to report, consult, and file official notifications is limited and needs to be refreshed
Summary
The annual inspection on 28 January 2026 at childminder Knops-Hootsmans in Venlo shows a well-functioning childcare arrangement. The childminder cares for three grandchildren (ages 6, 7, and 8) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday after school. All assessed requirements under the Childcare Act are being met. However, one area of attention was identified: the childminder's knowledge of the duty to report, consult, and file official notifications is limited, whereas this was sufficient at a previous inspection. The childminder will review this information again. Previous inspections proceeded without issues; in 2023, a recovery offer was issued for a smoke detector, which was subsequently installed correctly. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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Phone
077-3542345Website
www.bambiniacasa.nlLRK number
174982537Reviews
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