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Kosters-Nihot J. is a childminder (gastouder) in Zoetermeer. The childcare is registered in the name of Kosters. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Weidedreef 207, 2727EE, Zoetermeer.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 11 years under number 197650922. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Noordhove neighbourhood, there are currently 15 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 7 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment. We offer small-scale care with personal attention for every child. Our matching process ensures a good fit between your family and a childminder who suits your wishes and needs. You will be assigned a dedicated contact person in your region who guides you from the first conversation until care begins. Through our online portal Mijngastouderburo.nl, you always have insight into hours, payments, and important documents.
ViaViela region Leiden serves an extensive area in South Holland, with core areas in Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, and Zoetermeer. Our bureau is active in more than 23 municipalities and towns in the region, including Oegstgeest, Voorschoten, Leiderdorp, Katwijk, Rijnsburg, and Warmond. We have childminders (gastouders) available in both urban and rural areas, so there is always a suitable care location near you.
ViaViela region Leiden is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) under number 837471126 and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The bureau is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders (gastouders) hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. The bureau has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and an active parent committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 10, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical quality is good: the host parent provides emotional security, stimulates language development through frequent conversation, and uses gestures to support communication
- Meets all definitional requirements for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang): correct registration, no employees, care provided at own residential address
- Holds a valid Social Work diploma at level 4 and First Aid for Children certificate (valid until 20-10-2027)
- Host parent, partner and adult children are correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Accommodation is safe and suitable: separate sleeping area for children under 1.5 years, adequate play space indoors and outdoors, smoke-free
- Correct group composition with maximum of 6 children, with 4 children (0-3 years) present during inspection
- Adequate backup care arrangement with partner and daughter as backup carers
- Current risk assessment available from both host parent agencies
- Host parent is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol, and obligations to report, consult and file charges
Summary
Host parent Kosters-Nihot J. in Zoetermeer was inspected unannounced on 10 March 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Haaglanden. This was an annual inspection at a childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) with 6 childcare places for children aged 0-4 years. The host parent works with host parent agencies 4Kids and ViaViela Leiden. All inspected items meet statutory requirements. No violations were identified and no areas for improvement were raised. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.
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