Koevering van de Maria C.

Strengths

• Warm and supportive pedagogical practice with attention to emotional safety
• Small-scale care with individual attention for each child
• Good cooperation and stimulation of social competencies between children
• Appropriate and safe accommodation with sufficient play and sleeping space
• Safe outdoor area with suitable play materials
• Smoke-free environment
• Adequate backup care arrangement with two people reachable within 15 minutes
• Up-to-date risk assessment and knowledge of domestic violence reporting protocol
• All required diplomas and certificates in order, including valid first aid certificate

Summary

Childminder Maria Christina van de Koevering in Sint-Michielsgestel was inspected unannounced on 15 June 2026 by GGD Hart voor Brabant. The inspection concerned an annual review for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang). The childminder provides day care for up to six children aged 0-4 years on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. All assessed quality requirements have been met: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The pedagogical practice demonstrates a warm, supportive environment in which children feel emotionally safe and develop social competencies. The childminder holds all required diplomas and certificates, including a valid first aid certificate until 2028. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.