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About this childminder
J. M. de Kwant is a childminder (gastouder) in Wijdemeren. The childcare is registered in the name of Kwant. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Nieuw Walden 39, 1394PA, Nederhorst den Berg.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 9 years under number 271458690. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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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At Gastouderbureau 4 Happy Kids, we ensure that the childcare perfectly matches your wishes and your child(ren)'s needs. As soon as you register with us, we'll create a search profile together. In this, we record your preferences such as childcare days, times, location and any specific wishes.
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Gastouderbureau 4 Happy Kids is based in Huizen and active in the Huizen region and surrounding areas. According to external sources, we have childminders (gastouders) available in Huizen, Hilversum and Bussum. Our small-scale approach ensures personal placement services in this region.
Gastouderbureau 4 Happy Kids is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 123729920 and with the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) under number 75955040. We comply with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act 2026 (Wet Kinderopvang) and work with an extensive safety and health policy. All childminders (gastouders) are thoroughly screened and hold a valid first aid (EHBO) certificate. We carry out annual risk assessments at every childcare location and are supervised by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), whose inspection reports are publicly available.
Connected via agency
De Gooische Opvang is a childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that mediates small-scale, professional childcare in childminders' (gastouders) homes in and around Het Gooi. The agency offers various forms of care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, including daycare, after-school care, evening care and weekend care. Parents pay a fixed monthly fee of €53 for one or more children with the same childminder (gastouder), excluding the childminder costs which parents and childminders determine between themselves. De Gooische Opvang is known for personal contact, flexibility and a homely atmosphere.
De Gooische Opvang is active in and around Het Gooi. The agency mediates childminders (gastouders) in various places in the region, including Hilversum, Eemnes and Amersfoort. As a small childminder agency (gastouderbureau), De Gooische Opvang consciously focuses on this region in order to guarantee personal contact with both childminders (gastouders) and requesting parents.
De Gooische Opvang complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). The agency has an LRK registration number (179898024) and is inspected annually by the GGD, with inspection reports publicly available on the website. There is an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act with a complaints committee of three members. In 2025, the agency was complaint-free and received a dispute-free certificate. De Gooische Opvang also holds the KNGO quality mark for pedagogical support and follows the four basic pedagogical objectives from the Childcare Act.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 19, 2026
Strengths
- Clear daily rhythm and predictability for children
- Good emotional safety and personal attention
- Stimulation of language development by speaking in full sentences
- Appropriately arranged living room with play corner and dining area
- Safe enclosed front yard for outdoor play
- Up-to-date risk assessment
- Knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code
- Adequate backup care reachable within 15 minutes
Summary
This unannounced annual inspection of 19 March 2026 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of J.M. de Kwant in Nederhorst den Berg. Care takes place in the childminder's home for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 4 years, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The childminder is affiliated with two childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus): De Gooische Opvang and 4 Happy Kids. All assessed areas meet the legal requirements. The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) and provides responsible care with a clear daily rhythm, good emotional safety and stimulation of language development. The accommodation is appropriately arranged with safe indoor and outdoor spaces. The risk assessment is up-to-date, the reporting code is known and there is an adequate backup care arrangement. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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