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Van Maastricht van de Vendel is a childminder (gastouder) in Altena. The care is registered under the name of Maastricht van de Vendel. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Baan 20, 4271BS, Dussen.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 196408404. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care 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 Werkendam neighbourhood, there are currently 47 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 29 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
In Altena, there are another 92 childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home environment. With a national network of 40 locations and more than 4,500 registered childminders, the agency offers personal mediation and guidance. Parents receive a fixed contact person in their region who supports them throughout the entire process, from matching to ongoing guidance. Childminder care via ViaViela offers flexibility in care hours and is on average 20% more affordable than other forms of childcare.
ViaViela region Gorinchem serves an extensive area in the Alblasserwaard, Vijfheerenlanden, and the Land van Heusden en Altena. The agency mediates childminders in more than 50 places in the region, including Gorinchem, Papendrecht, Sliedrecht, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. Parents in this region have a fixed contact person who personally guides them in finding a childminder in their immediate vicinity.
ViaViela region Gorinchem is LRK-registered (number: 104000570) and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders hold the required diplomas and are regularly visited by their fixed contact person to check whether the childcare location meets safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
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Childminder care (gastouderopvang) at Hoppas is 'your second home' — personal childcare in a homely atmosphere with the same, familiar face every day. This small-scale care offers flexibility in hours and is often available close to home. Children enjoy playing and discovering together in a small group of maximum 6 children.
Our childminders (gastouders) are flexible and provide bespoke care tailored to your needs. The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) handles the administrative matters and supports both childminders and parents. For care from 20 hours per week, childminder care is generally more affordable than a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV).
Hoppas childminder care (gastouderopvang) operates in the Land van Heusden and Altena region. We are the largest childminder agency in Altena and have childminders spread across various locations in the region. Almost always there is a childminder available nearby, enabling flexible and local childcare.
Hoppas safeguards quality through active supervision and regular inspections. Our childminders (gastouders) are guided by the placement agency and regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All childminders work according to policy plans, protocols and in safe, approved environments.
As an active childminder agency, we maintain constant contact with our childminders and regularly visit them during care hours. All family members over 17 who may be present during care are screened through a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Homes are inspected through Risk Assessment to meet safety requirements.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 13, 2025
Strengths
- Warm and positive pedagogical atmosphere in which children feel welcome
- Childminder/host parent (gastouder) stimulates social development by guiding children in learning to share
- Sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) and correct pedagogical practice
- All required diplomas and certificates in order, including valid first aid certificate until December 2026
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
- Up-to-date risk assessments for safety and health
- Good telephone availability and adequate backup arrangement
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of 13 May 2025 at childminder/host parent (gastouder) Van Maastricht van de Vendel in Dussen presents a positive picture. The childminder/host parent (gastouder) provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0-4 years at her residential address, affiliated with Hoppas Gastouderopvang and ViaViela Gorinchem. All examined domains meet legal requirements: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent (gastouder), accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder/host parent (gastouder) creates a warm, positive atmosphere and stimulates social development. She holds the correct diplomas, valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) declarations, first aid certificate, and works with up-to-date risk assessments. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The municipality of Altena is advised not to take enforcement measures.
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