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Kroes Bijlsma is a childminder (gastouder) in Heerenveen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Heerenveen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 208991694. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care 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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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 7, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder holds the correct diploma (Helping Care and Welfare) and a valid first aid certificate for children
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented and aligned with the childminder agency
- The care location has sufficient play space and outdoor space, is safe and smoke-free
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up-to-date and tailored to the address
- Childminder has good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Backup care and telephone availability are well arranged
Summary
GGD Fryslân conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 7 January 2025 at childminder Kroes Bijlsma in Oranjewoud, commissioned by the municipality of Heerenveen. The inspection involved a sample assessment in which documents, the care location, and the childminder herself were evaluated for compliance with the Childcare Act. The childminder cares for 4 children aged 6 to 11 years, placed through Mare childminder agency, and is registered for 6 childcare places. All assessed inspection items were found satisfactory, including registration, pedagogical climate, expertise, accommodation, safety, and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The childminder did not submit a response to the draft report.
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