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Meerstra van der Wal is a childminder (gastouder) in Achtkarspelen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Tsjerkelân 15, 9286GN, Twijzel.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 6 years under number 405814124. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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At Gastouderbureau Tiko, we find a reliable childminder (gastouder) for your child in a homely environment. We look for a childminder who suits your family, taking your parenting style and beliefs into account. Once we find a suitable match, we arrange a no-obligation introductory meeting at the childminder's home.
You can also bring your own childminder to Tiko, such as an acquaintance, neighbour or family member, as long as they meet the legal requirements. We also offer in-home childcare, where the childminder comes to your home.
Gastouderbureau Tiko is active in the municipalities of Achtkarspelen and Noardeast-Fryslân and surrounding areas. We mediate childminders in this region for small-scale childcare close to home. Our childminders are spread across various locations in Friesland, enabling us to find a childminder nearby for most parents.
Our childminder agency stands for quality and meets all legal requirements. We maintain a policy that ensures the safety and health of the children in our care is safeguarded as much as possible. Childminders are visited at least twice a year for risk assessment and progress meetings.
We have internal and external complaints procedures and are transparent about GGD inspection reports. Parents can view the inspection reports of our childminder agency and our childminders via the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: April 23, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder holds a Primary School Teaching diploma and a valid first aid certificate until 2027
- Pedagogical policy is well understood and properly implemented
- Correct registration in the National Childcare Register with 6 childcare places
- All mandatory Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) checks and personnel registrations are in order
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
- Childminder is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
- The childcare location is smoke-free and has sufficient indoor and outdoor play facilities
Shortcomings
- Use only the thin mattress supplied with the travel cot, not an additional thick mattress
- Remove the broken travel cot and do not use it anymore
Summary
GGD Fryslân conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 23 April 2025 at childminder Meerstra van der Wal in Twijzel. The childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) meets all inspected quality requirements of the Childcare Act. There were two minor findings: a too-thick mattress in a travel cot and a broken travel cot, which the childminder immediately committed to resolving. A smoke detector was also missing from the escape route, but this was subsequently installed and photographed for the supervisor. The childminder holds the correct diploma (Primary School Teaching), a valid first aid certificate, and is well informed about the pedagogical policy and the domestic violence reporting protocol. The childcare location is smoke-free and has adequate emergency back-up arrangements. No violations were identified.
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