L.G. Gonzaga Monteiro Alves

Strengths

• The childminder acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and provides emotional security
• Sufficient play and sleeping space, including separate sleeping area for children under 18 months
• Correct group composition with a maximum of 6 children
• Adequate backup care arrangement reachable within 15 minutes
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Persons Register for all involved parties
• Valid first aid certificate and required diploma present

Violations

• The premises were not smoke-free at all times: the partner smoked in the back garden where a cigarette pack and ashtray were present (remediated via recovery offer)
• Hygiene practice for changing mat did not match risk assessment: fabric cover was changed daily instead of per nappy change, while a paper cover was only used for dirty nappies (remediated via recovery offer)

Summary

The annual unannounced inspection on 15 January 2026 at childminder L.G. Gonzaga Monteiro Alves in Helmond shows a predominantly positive picture. The childminder, registered with agency Pippelien, cares for 6 children from Monday to Friday from 05:00. Most quality requirements are met, including registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, group composition, and backup care. Two violations were identified that were resolved through a recovery offer: smoking in the back garden by the partner (smoke-free violation) and incorrect hygiene practices for the changing mat that did not match the risk assessment. Both violations have been remediated and requirements are now being met. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.