Martina

Strengths

• The childminder (gastouder) holds the required diplomas and a valid first aid certificate
• Dutch is the language of communication
• Group composition is correctly adhered to
• The childminder is reachable by phone and has a backup contact
• The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
• The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the mandatory reporting obligation

Shortcomings

• The childminder needs to gain more knowledge of the pedagogical policy and put it into practice
• Sufficient varied and age-appropriate toys must be available for the children
• The outdoor space needs to be improved (back garden is being redone)
• The childminder needs to encourage children to play rather than only giving commands

Violations

• Pedagogical climate: the childminder has insufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy and does not sufficiently apply this policy in practice
• Requirements for the childminder: the neighbour who is structurally present is not registered in the PRK and linked to the GOB (no Certificate of Good Conduct/VOG)
• Accommodation and furnishings: insufficient toys accessible to the children
• Accommodation and furnishings: children under 1.5 years do not sleep in a separate sleeping room
• Safety and health: not all risks are described with sufficient specificity in the risk assessment
• Safety and health: not all measures from the risk assessment are sufficiently implemented
• Safety and health: unsafe sleeping conditions — playpens not at lowest setting, children sleeping under duvets, playpen mats not secured
• Safety and health: garden gate can be easily opened by children
• Safety and health: socket in hallway not fitted with safety cover

Summary

The annual unannounced inspection visit by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) to childminder (gastouder) Martina in Almere on 30 April 2026 shows that the childcare provision is inadequate. Multiple shortcomings were identified in the areas of pedagogical climate, accommodation, safety and health. The childminder has insufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy, there is insufficient play material, children do not sleep in a separate sleeping room, and the risk assessment is inadequate. The neighbour is structurally present without a VOG. In her response, the childminder indicated that the improvement points have been addressed and that the garden will be completed on 25 May. The neighbour has since applied for a VOG.