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About this childminder
Meek is a childminder (gastouder) in Midden-Groningen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Patrijs 11, 9649LE, Muntendam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 537375739. 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 Menterwolde neighbourhood, there are currently 19 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 13 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing care options in your area.
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Gastouderland Groningen offers parents personal guidance in finding the right childminder (gastouder). Your consultant Marion Kassenberg actively searches for a childminder who matches your wishes and situation. The agency charges no registration fees and the placement is entirely without obligation. You can meet with multiple childminders until you find the perfect match.
All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register, which means you are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency handles the administrative processing, makes quick payments to childminders within two working days, and offers support through a financial and pedagogical helpdesk.
Gastouderland Groningen is active in the Groningen region and surrounding areas. The agency has childminders spread across various locations in the province of Groningen and adjacent areas. Consultant Marion Kassenberg is the permanent contact person for this region and lives in Norg herself.
Gastouderland Groningen is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) under the Childcare Act. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The agency conducts annual risk assessments at childcare locations for safety and hygiene.
The agency has an internal and external complaints procedure and is a member of the Disputes Committee. Pedagogical policy and protocols are publicly available via the documents page. GGD inspection reports can be viewed online via the National Childcare Register.
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Tweede Thuis offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely, small-scale setting where every child receives the personal attention they need. As parents ourselves, we understand how important it is to be able to leave your child with peace of mind. That is why we work with a personal approach and strive for a good match between requesting parent and childminder. The care is flexible in terms of days and hours, and takes place at the childminder's home or at your home. All childminders are registered with the National Childcare Register (LRK) and meet the statutory quality requirements.
Tweede Thuis is active in the north of the Netherlands and has regional contact persons for the provinces of Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland. Parents can contact the representative in their region based on their postcode. The agency arranges childminder care (gastouderopvang) in various locations within these three northern provinces.
Tweede Thuis is a recognised childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that operates in accordance with the Childcare Act. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register and their inspection reports are publicly available. The agency is affiliated with the Disputes Committee for Childcare and Preschools and has a complaints procedure. In addition, Tweede Thuis is a member of the Childcare Industry Association (Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang) and the Childminder Care Knowledge Network (Kennisnetwerk Gastouderopvang) for up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: March 11, 2024
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is strong: the childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan
- Emotional safety is well safeguarded through appropriate and timely responses to children's signals
- Personal competence is stimulated by tailoring activities to each child's developmental level
- Social competence is developed through a positive atmosphere, role play and guidance during conflicts
- Transfer of norms and values is clear and age-appropriate
- The childminder holds the correct qualifications, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and valid first aid certificate
- The home is smoke-free, safely furnished and equipped with properly functioning smoke detectors
- Good information exchange with parents through a daily communication log and app
Violations
- Backup caregiver was not always reachable by phone (resolved following recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection of 11 March 2024 at childminder Meek in Muntendam shows predominantly positive findings. The childminder meets the statutory quality requirements regarding pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, and safety and health. One violation was identified: the backup caregiver was not always reachable by phone. The childminder made use of the recovery offer and this issue has since been resolved. The care takes place in a smoke-free living room with open kitchen and back garden as play area. The pedagogical quality is considered strong, with attention for emotional safety and personal and social development. The advice to the municipality is positive: no enforcement action.
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