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M. Kerkhof is a childminder (gastouder) in Hoorn. The childcare is registered under the name Kerkhof. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Dvorákhof 7, 1628SW, Hoorn.
The location has been in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 180153195. 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 childcare.
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Gastouderbureau ViaViela is het grootste gastouderbureau van Nederland met meer dan 40 vestigingen verspreid over het hele land. Wij bemiddelen tussen ouders en professionele gastouders voor kleinschalige kinderopvang in een huiselijke omgeving. ViaViela ondersteunt ouders bij het vinden van een geschikte gastouder die past bij hun wensen en biedt uitgebreide begeleiding aan zowel ouders als gastouders. Ons bureau zorgt voor kwaliteitsbewaking, veilige administratie en ondersteuning bij kinderopvangtoeslag. Met een persoonlijke contactpersoon in elke regio en een zorgvuldige screening van alle gastouders bieden wij betrouwbare opvang waar ouders hun kind met een gerust hart kunnen achterlaten.
ViaViela has more than 40 locations spread throughout the Netherlands, so there is always a permanent contact person available near you. Our agency operates nationally with a personal network in every region. We mediate childminders in all parts of the country, from major cities to smaller towns. Every ViaViela location has knowledge of the local area and the network of childminders in that region.
ViaViela meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). We monitor the quality of care through regular visits to childminders (at least twice a year) and checks on safety and hygiene regulations. All childminders hold the required diplomas and have an active LRK registration. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspects our agency annually and the childminders every two years. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 24, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is carried out well in accordance with the policy plan
- Childminder is well informed about the pedagogical policy and the 4 basic goals
- Sufficient and appropriate indoor and outdoor play space
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
- Backup care well arranged and reachable within 15 minutes
- Risk assessments for safety and health are up-to-date and complete
- Childminder has knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder M. Kerkhof in Hoorn was inspected unannounced on 24 September 2025 by GGD Hollands Noorden (Municipal Health Service). The inspection concerned an annual investigation commissioned by the municipality of Hoorn. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 9 years, affiliated with childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) Berend Botje and ViaViela Sandy Laan. All assessed conditions regarding registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health have been met. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The childminder received a recovery offer in May 2023 for the risk assessment on safety and health, but this was subsequently resolved. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement.
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