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Matthijssen Kerkhof is a childminder (gastouder) in Ede. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Verlengde Parkweg 79, 6717GM, Ede.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 197587458. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Tuindorp Vooruit neighbourhood, there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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At Gastouderbureau Dolfijntjes, we help parents in the Ede, Wageningen and Veenendaal region find warm, personal childcare for their children. We understand that you only want the best for your child, which is why we carefully search for a childminder (gastouder) who fits your family. Our placement service is non-committal and personal, with attention to your wishes and your child's needs. We stand for small-scale childcare in a homely atmosphere, where your child can build a trusting bond.
Gastouderbureau Dolfijntjes places childminder childcare (gastouderopvang) in the Ede, Veenendaal, Wageningen and surrounding areas. We deliberately choose regional placement because we value personal contact and can thus optimally guarantee safety and quality with our childminders. Our service area includes both urban and rural areas in this region.
Gastouderbureau Dolfijntjes is an approved childminder agency that meets all legal quality requirements and is listed in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK). We have an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and work with a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse. Our childminders are carefully screened and must meet all requirements, including a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), paediatric first aid and pedagogical diplomas. GGD inspection reports can be downloaded via our website.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 8, 2026
Strengths
- Works thematically with a rotating selection of play activities
- Goes outside almost every morning (forest, petting zoo)
- Encourages children within their zone of proximal development
- Aware of safe sleeping practices, including having attended a webinar
- Smoke-free home with a separate bedroom for children
- Up-to-date risk assessment available
- Valid first aid certificate until January 2027
Summary
Childminder/host parent (gastouder) Matthijssen Kerkhof in Ede was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 8 May 2026. The annual inspection shows that the childminder meets all quality requirements. No children were present during the visit, so the pedagogical practice was not directly observed. Based on the interview, the inspector expects a good pedagogical practice. The childminder works with themes, goes outside regularly and encourages children in their development. The home is smoke-free, has sufficient play and sleeping space and the group composition complies with the rules. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder is familiar with safe sleeping practices and the domestic violence reporting code.
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