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About this childminder
Koolen-Geers is a childminder (gastouder) in Bergen op Zoom. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Prins Bernhardlaan 33, 4611KT, Bergen op Zoom.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 169019548. 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 care.
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ViaViela offers parents in the Bergen op Zoom region access to professional childminder (gastouder) care in a small-scale, homely setting. Your child receives personal attention from a regular childminder, fostering a trusted bond and room to develop at their own pace. The agency helps you find the right match, supports you with administrative matters such as childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), and continuously monitors the quality of care. With a dedicated contact person in the region and a national network of 4,500 childminders, you are assured of reliable and safe childcare.
ViaViela region Bergen op Zoom serves an extensive area in West-Brabant and Zeeland, including the municipalities of Bergen op Zoom, Roosendaal, Steenbergen, Tholen, Woensdrecht, and surrounding villages. The agency is active in both urban and rural areas, with childminders spread throughout the entire region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate vicinity thanks to ViaViela's extensive network.
ViaViela region Bergen op Zoom is registered with the LRK (National Childcare Register) under number 132893277 and meets all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate. Childminders hold all required diplomas and a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG). ViaViela visits childminders at least twice a year to verify that the care location complies with all safety and hygiene regulations. The GGD inspects childminders every two years.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 28, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy and applies it well in practice
- Holds all required diplomas and certificates, including a valid first aid certificate
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, tailored to the number and age of the children
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
- Adequate backup arrangement for emergencies
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health
- The childminder is well informed about the reporting code for child abuse
Summary
Childminder Koolen-Geers ('Tante Doortje') in Bergen op Zoom was subject to an unannounced annual inspection by GGD West-Brabant on 28 April 2025. The inspection covered pedagogical climate, childminder qualifications, accommodation and facilities, and safety and health. The childminder provides care for a maximum of six children aged 0 to 13 years, five days per week, and is registered with childminder agency ViaViela. All assessed quality requirements are being met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
0164-210304Website
www.viaviela.nl/bergenopzoomLRK number
169019548Reviews
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