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Kuiper-van der Meulen is a childminder (gastouder) in Súdwest-Fryslân. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at It Waarlamke 23, 8702CT, Bolsward.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 16 years under number 752945439. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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. In the Sudwest-Fryslan neighbourhood there are currently 209 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 107 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, providing an extension of the home situation for your child. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and takes care of all administration, invoicing, and payments. Parents only pay for the hours actually used, with no fixed subscription fees or minimum hours. The agency helps with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and offers support with pedagogical questions. With branches in Sneek, Groningen, and Drenthe, the agency is active both regionally and nationally.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a nationally operating childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with three branches: the head office in Sneek (Friesland), a branch in Groningen (Hoogezand), and a branch in Drenthe (Hoogeveen). The agency mediates childminder care in these regions and beyond. Parents can check the childminder marketplace to see if there are available childminders in their area.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and complies with all legal requirements for childcare. The agency works with a third-party account via Stichting Derdengelden, which provides financial security in case of unexpected bankruptcy. All childminders are screened and must meet the requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency undergoes GGD inspections and carries out annual risk assessments and evaluations at care addresses. There is an internal complaints procedure and a parent committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 27, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder holds a recognized diploma in Youth Welfare Work and a valid First Aid certificate
- All mandatory documents present and up-to-date, including signed risk assessments from both childminder agencies
- Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register in order for all adult residents
- Sufficient play and outdoor space, smoke-free childcare premises
- Correct group composition with a maximum of 6 childcare places
- Backup care and telephone availability well arranged
- Childminder has sufficient knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 27 August 2025 at childminder Kuiper-van der Meulen in Bolsward shows a fully positive picture. The childminder, who works through two childminder agencies (Voel je Thuis and Thuis-in-opvang.nl), meets all inspected statutory quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The inspection included document review, a home visit and an interview with the childminder. No children were present during the visit, making observation of the pedagogical climate in practice not possible. The childminder agreed with the draft report and did not submit any objections.
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