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About this childminder
Martinius is a childminder (gastouder) in Zoetermeer. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Van Beeckstraat 31, 2722BC, Zoetermeer.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 11 years under number 192475411. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 Palenstein neighbourhood, there are currently 16 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 7 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a home-like environment. We offer small-scale care with personal attention for every child. Our matching process ensures a good fit between your family and a childminder who suits your wishes and needs. You will be assigned a dedicated contact person in your region who guides you from the first conversation until care begins. Through our online portal Mijngastouderburo.nl, you always have insight into hours, payments, and important documents.
ViaViela region Leiden serves an extensive area in South Holland, with core areas in Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, and Zoetermeer. Our bureau is active in more than 23 municipalities and towns in the region, including Oegstgeest, Voorschoten, Leiderdorp, Katwijk, Rijnsburg, and Warmond. We have childminders (gastouders) available in both urban and rural areas, so there is always a suitable care location near you.
ViaViela region Leiden is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) under number 837471126 and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The bureau is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders (gastouders) hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. The bureau has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and an active parent committee.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: May 3, 2024
Strengths
- Warm pedagogical climate with attention to children's emotional safety
- Host parent offers children space and predictability through a clear daily routine
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, including enclosed back garden and nearby playground
- Correct group composition and available backup care arrangement
- Host parent holds the correct diplomas and certificates (MBO Social Pedagogical Work level 3, First Aid)
- Risk assessment present and accident registration in order
Shortcomings
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting, consultation and notification obligations (MOA) must be reassessed at the next inspection visit
Violations
- Missing smoke detector in front hallway on ground floor, which forms part of the escape route (Accommodation and premises; Play and sleeping space and outdoor play opportunity)
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Martinius in Zoetermeer on 3 May 2024. The location generally meets the quality requirements well. The host parent provides a warm pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety and social development. One violation was identified: a missing smoke detector in the front hallway on the ground floor, part of the escape route. The host parent resolved this within the set timeframe by installing a smoke detector and sending photographs. The GGD advises the municipality to enforce in accordance with the enforcement policy.
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