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Melles is a childminder (gastouder) in Smallingerland. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Dollard 39, 9204CK, Drachten.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 8 years under number 134634378. 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. In the De Drait neighbourhood, there are currently 10 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 6 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Gastouderbureau Jool offers parents a personal and reliable route to suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang). The bureau takes the full administrative burden off parents' hands, arranges payments between parents and childminders, and ensures professional guidance for both childminders and parents. Parents receive support in finding a childminder who fits their wishes and family situation, through a careful matching process that begins with a personal intake interview at home.
Gastouderbureau Jool is active in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. The bureau has its roots in Friesland, where founder Alina van der Heide lives in Drachten. Childminders in this region can always turn to the bureau for questions and support.
Gastouderbureau Jool is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and is inspected annually by GGD Fryslân. The bureau carries out risk assessments at all childminders and these are available for parents to view. There is an active parent committee that advises on pedagogical policy, quality, safety and prices. The bureau has a complaints procedure and privacy policy in accordance with legal requirements.
Connected via agency
Gastouderbureau Spring offers small-scale professional childcare for children aged 0 to 12 years in a homely atmosphere. Parents can count on personal attention and a good match with a qualified childminder (gastouder). The agency works without registration fees and with a short notice period of one month. Daily consultation takes place between the childminder (gastouder) and parents regarding the child's wellbeing.
Gastouderbureau Spring is based in Drachten and active in the North of the Netherlands. The agency places childminders (gastouders) in the region for small-scale childcare in a homely atmosphere.
Gastouderbureau Spring is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRKP 223671022). The agency operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and has a Pedagogical Policy Plan. All childminders (gastouders) are qualified and meet legal requirements such as an MBO 2 diploma, first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). Inspection reports are available online via the National Childcare Register.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 25, 2025
Strengths
- All statutory requirements are complied with
- Childminder holds a Social Pedagogical Worker level 3 diploma and a valid first aid certificate
- Pedagogical policy is well implemented and aligned with the host parent agency
- Childcare spaces are safe, accessible and appropriately furnished
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
- Childminder has sufficient knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code
Summary
Childminder Melles in Drachten was inspected on 25 February 2025 by GGD Fryslân on behalf of the municipality of Smallingerland. The unannounced annual inspection was a sample study in which documents, the childcare location and the childminder herself were assessed. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children via host parent agencies Spring and Jool, aged 1 to 10 years. All assessed inspection items met the statutory quality requirements, including registration, pedagogical climate, expertise, accommodation, safety and health. The childminder holds the appropriate diploma, a valid first aid certificate and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The childminder did not make use of the opportunity to submit a response.
Agency contacts
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Phone
0622685429Website
www.kinderopvangjool.nlConnected via agency
Phone
06-39107957Website
www.gobspring.nlLRK number
134634378Reviews
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