Meijer

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: childminder encourages children's independence and autonomy
• Positive social atmosphere in which children play together and no one is excluded
• Appropriately equipped play space with sufficiently challenging play materials
• Childminder holds required diplomas and valid first aid certificate
• Current risk assessment in place, smoke-free environment
• Good group composition and compliance with regulations

Violations

• Childminder was not aware of the role of the Childcare Trust Inspector (Art. 1.51c(1)(b) Childcare Act)
• Childminder was not familiar with the mandatory reporting obligation in case of suspected sexual offence or abuse (Art. 1.51c(2) Childcare Act)

Summary

The annual inspection on 30 October 2024 at childminder Meijer in Megen shows a well-functioning childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) service. The childminder, who provides after-school care for two children aged 4 and 5, meets all assessed quality requirements. There is a family relationship: the childminder is the grandmother of the children in her care. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively; the childminder encourages independence, social interaction and provides a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Two violations were identified in the area of reporting, consultation and disclosure obligations: the childminder was not aware of the role of the Childcare Trust Inspector and the mandatory reporting obligation in case of suspected sexual offence or abuse. This was discussed and resolved on-site through a recovery offer. The childminder holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate and a current risk assessment. No enforcement action is advised.