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Beekman-Meesters is a childminder (gastouder) in Hattem. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Mate 12, 8051VW, Hattem.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 118297375. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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.
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DOT Gastouderbureau offers parents affordable, quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) throughout the Netherlands. With a fixed all-in rate of €45 per family per month (€22.50 for switchers for the first three months) and no extra charges for registration or administration, DOT makes childcare accessible. The agency mediates between parents and carefully screened childminders, investing a minimum of 16 hours per placement in guidance and mediation. Parents have access to invoices, annual statements and contracts via Mijn DOT.
DOT Gastouderbureau is based in Almere but operates nationally throughout the Netherlands. The agency mediates childminder care across the entire country, from Eemshaven to Terneuzen, and specifically names cities such as Amsterdam, Emmen, Enschede, Groningen and Den Bosch as examples of places where they are active. The fixed rate of €45 per family per month applies to all locations in the Netherlands.
DOT Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK: 221 881 888) and complies with all legal requirements. The agency is inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and received a positive inspection report following registration. DOT carries out a risk assessment for safety and health, operates a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, and ensures continuous screening of VOGs (Certificate of Conduct). The agency works with general terms and conditions and has a Chamber of Commerce registration (65896416).
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: March 13, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, trusting relationship with the children, who are visibly at ease
- Good pedagogical practice across all four basic objectives: emotional security, personal competence, social competence, and transfer of norms and values
- Appropriate play space with challenging materials suited to the children's ages
- Safe outdoor area with enclosed garden and attention to safety
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), appropriate expertise and up-to-date risk assessment
- Group composition meets legal requirements, including correct inclusion of own children in calculations
Shortcomings
- Store garden hose safely in the backyard when children are playing outside (strangulation risk)
- Clean the changing mat with suitable cleaning products rather than baby wipes (hygiene and germs)
Summary
Childminder K. Meesters in Hattem was inspected on 13 March 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland. The unannounced annual check covered all aspects of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) for children aged 0–4 years through DOT Gastouderbureau. The care takes place in the childminder's home at Mate 12. All assessed requirements under the Childcare Act are being met. The childminder demonstrates a warm pedagogical climate with attention to emotional security, personal and social development, and the transfer of norms and values. Two safety aspects were discussed: a garden hose to be stored safely during outdoor play, and cleaning the changing mat with baby wipes rather than cleaning products. The childminder has committed to addressing these. No violations were identified.
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