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M. Kamstra Ymker is a childminder (gastouder) in Hoogeveen. The childcare is registered under the name Kamstra Ymker. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Ritmeesterweg 11, 7916TW, Elim.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 6 years under number 289096911. 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 Upper Yoder Township neighbourhood, there are currently 7 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 7 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely environment, with personal attention for your child at the centre. The agency mediates between parents and carefully selected childminders in the Drenthe region. Parents can count on flexible childcare hours, also outside regular office hours, and only pay for the hours actually used. The agency supports parents with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and ensures transparent administration through the online system OpvangApp. With regular evaluations and home visits, the agency safeguards the quality of care.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe is active throughout the entire province of Drenthe. The agency mediates between parents and childminders in various places within the province. Parents can use the childminder marketplace on the website of De Gastoudercentrale to see if there are available childminders in their area. The agency focuses on flexible childcare close to the parents' work or home.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 195998261 and falls under the supervision of the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The agency operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and applies strict selection criteria for childminders, including a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate, and pedagogical training. Payments are processed through a third-party account via Stichting derdengelden, providing financial security in the event of bankruptcy. The agency has a parent committee and follows protocols for child abuse and complaint handling. Regular home visits (at least twice a year) and evaluations safeguard the quality of care.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 19, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent (gastouder) works in accordance with the pedagogical policy, with attention to emotional safety, personal and social competence, and norms and values
- Safe, accessible and suitable indoor and outdoor spaces
- Up-to-date risk assessment with no action points required
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), diploma, first aid (EHBO) certificate and registration in the Childcare Register (PRK)
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Good accessibility and arranged backup cover
Summary
Childminder/host parent (gastouder) M. Kamstra Ymker in Elim was subject to an unannounced annual inspection by GGD Drenthe on 19 November 2025. The inspection covered the pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent (gastouder), accommodation, and safety and health. All inspected areas meet the statutory requirements. The childminder/host parent (gastouder) provides care for two children aged 7 and 10 in a safe, smoke-free home with sufficient indoor and outdoor play space. She holds the required diplomas, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid (EHBO) certificate and is affiliated with childminder agency Thuis-in-opvang.nl. The risk assessment is up-to-date and no action points have resulted from it. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Hoogeveen is: no enforcement action.
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