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Kooistra Westra is a childminder (gastouder) in Zeewolde. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Zeewolde.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 127988518. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
In Zeewolde, there are 18 other childminders (gastouders) available. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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ViaViela Harderwijk helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in the region. The agency offers personal guidance during the matching process and ensures that all childminders meet the statutory quality requirements. Parents gain access to a user-friendly online administration system where all hours, payments and important information can be found. The agency is known for its careful screening of childminders and provides ongoing support to both parents and childminders.
ViaViela Harderwijk serves an extensive region in Gelderland and adjacent areas. The service area includes not only Harderwijk itself, but also surrounding towns such as Ermelo, Putten, Nijkerk, Nunspeet, Elspeet, Doornspijk, Hierden, Hulshorst and various other municipalities in the region. The agency has a dedicated contact person for the entire Harderwijk region.
ViaViela Harderwijk is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) with number 893856897 and meets all established quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and inspection reports are publicly available. ViaViela receives an annual Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. All affiliated childminders are LRK-registered and meet statutory requirements. The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 24, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy and actively puts it into practice
- Personal attention for children and encouragement of independence
- Safe and suitable indoor and outdoor space with varied play materials
- Good communication with childminder agency Via Viela, including guidance and webinars
- Adequate backup arrangement with availability within 15 minutes
- Up-to-date risk assessment and knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder Kooistra Westra in Zeewolde was inspected on 24 June 2025 by GGD Flevoland (Municipal Health Service) for an annual review. The childminder provides care in the home of the requesting parents for four children aged 3, 7, 9 and 10 years old, registered with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Via Viela. The inspection report concludes that the childminder provides responsible childcare. All assessed domains meet the legal requirements: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. No violations were identified and no areas for improvement were noted. The childminder has a refresher first aid course scheduled. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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