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M.R. Van den Berg- Hofman is a childminder (gastouder) in Papendrecht. The childcare is registered under the name Berg Hofman. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Kastanjelaan 14, 3355BT, Papendrecht.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 318549025. 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 care. In the Wilgendonk neighbourhood, there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 3 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home environment. With a national network of 40 locations and more than 4,500 registered childminders, the agency offers personal mediation and guidance. Parents receive a fixed contact person in their region who supports them throughout the entire process, from matching to ongoing guidance. Childminder care via ViaViela offers flexibility in care hours and is on average 20% more affordable than other forms of childcare.
ViaViela region Gorinchem serves an extensive area in the Alblasserwaard, Vijfheerenlanden, and the Land van Heusden en Altena. The agency mediates childminders in more than 50 places in the region, including Gorinchem, Papendrecht, Sliedrecht, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. Parents in this region have a fixed contact person who personally guides them in finding a childminder in their immediate vicinity.
ViaViela region Gorinchem is LRK-registered (number: 104000570) and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders hold the required diplomas and are regularly visited by their fixed contact person to check whether the childcare location meets safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 15, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice meets legal requirements well
- Childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and acts accordingly
- Provides emotional safety and individual attention to children
- Coordinates daily rhythm with parents for continuity
- Adequate play, sleep and outdoor space
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and diplomas, including first aid certificate
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Good backup/emergency cover arrangement
Shortcomings
- Childminder was not aware of legislative changes effective 1 July 2026 (own work plan, 7 hours of continuous professional development, 3 hours of coaching)
- Childminder must contact the childminder agency regarding legislative changes
Violations
- Cleaning products were within reach of children (poisoning risk)
- Items were lying on and hanging from the staircase (fall risk)
- Measures from the risk assessment were not implemented in practice
Summary
This annual inspection concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of M.R. Van den Berg-Hofman in Papendrecht, mediated by ViaViela Gorinchem. The childminder cares for a maximum of 6 children in her own home. The inspection took place on 15 June 2026 and was unannounced. The location meets all assessed quality requirements following a recovery offer. One violation was identified in the area of safety and health: cleaning products were within reach of children and items were lying on the staircase, while the risk assessment listed these as measures to be taken. The childminder accepted the recovery offer and on 22 June 2026 sent photos of the remedial measures (staircase cleared, safety catch installed on cabinet). The pedagogical practice is strong: the childminder provides emotional safety, aligns her working methods with the pedagogical policy, and gives individual attention. The childminder was not aware of upcoming legislative changes effective 1 July 2026 (own work plan, continuous professional development, coaching). The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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