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About this childminder
J.R. Linger is a childminder (gastouder) in Purmerend. The childcare is registered in the name of Linger. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Maanzaadstraat 98, 1446ET, Purmerend.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 161811814. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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. In the De Graeffweg neighbourhood and surrounding area, there are currently 7 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 5 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in their own neighbourhood. We offer personal mediation and guidance from A to Z, from the first conversation to daily care. Parents are assigned a dedicated contact person who helps them find a childminder that matches their wishes and needs. Our childminders provide small-scale care in a homely environment, where children receive the attention they need to develop well. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and meet all legal requirements.
ViaViela has 40 locations spread across the Netherlands, so there is always a dedicated contact person near parents. Each location serves a specific region covering multiple towns. For the West Friesland region, where Sandy Laan is the licence holder, the service area includes towns such as Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Medemblik, Bovenkarspel, and many other villages in West Friesland. Parents can enter their town name on the website to find the nearest location and contact person.
ViaViela and all affiliated childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) and meet all legal quality requirements. Each location is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and receives an inspection report. ViaViela holds a Dispute-Free certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. Childminders are regularly visited by their dedicated contact person to check whether the care location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act, and each location has a parent committee that safeguards the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 31, 2026
Strengths
- Children show emotional wellbeing and play with pleasure
- Childminder acts proactively during rough play and teaches children to be considerate of one another
- Varied activities: crafts, music, dance, movement games and reading aloud
- Healthy nutrition with vegetables, fruit, wholegrain products and water
- Sufficient and age-appropriate play materials available
- Valid diploma, first aid certificate and ongoing professional development through the childminder agency (gastouderbureau)
- Risk assessment and reporting code are in order
- Good backup arrangement reachable within 15 minutes
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 31 March 2026 at childminder J.R. Linger in Purmerend shows a positive picture. The childminder provides care for 6 children aged 1 to 4 years through childminder agency ViaViela. All inspected domains meet the legal requirements: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The children show emotional wellbeing and the childminder consciously works on social competencies. The indoor space is safe and appropriately furnished, although the back garden is not actively used for outdoor play; the childminder goes to nearby playgrounds instead. No violations were identified and no areas for improvement were raised. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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