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Muijtjens - Vranken is a childminder (gastouder) in Maastricht. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Demertdwarsstraat 4, 6227AK, Maastricht.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 10 years under number 143503145. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Heer neighbourhood, there are currently 11 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 4 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home environment. With a national network of more than 4,500 childminders and dedicated contact persons in every region, the agency offers personal guidance throughout the entire process: from searching and matching to ongoing support during the care arrangement. Parents can search for childminders themselves via the online platform or be assisted by a local contact person. ViaViela ensures careful screening of childminders, pedagogical support, and quality monitoring, so parents can be certain their child is in good hands.
ViaViela region Maastricht serves an extensive area in South Limburg, including Maastricht, Valkenburg, Eijsden, and surrounding villages and municipalities. The agency even offers childcare across the border. With more than 40 locations throughout the Netherlands, ViaViela has national coverage, yet each region has its own dedicated contact person who personally guides local childminders and parents.
ViaViela region Maastricht is LRK-registered with number 121575597 and meets all legal quality requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service), with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds the Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee and has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act. All childminders are registered in the Childcare Persons Register and hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The agency applies strict screening and selection procedures for childminders and provides ongoing pedagogical support and quality monitoring.
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At Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje, we value personal contact. Parents are assigned a fixed placement coordinator per region who guides them in finding the right childminder (gastouder) and with all questions regarding childcare. We offer high-quality childcare at an attractive price and work with some of the lowest agency fees in the region. Parents can count on adequate support with questions about childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), contracts, and any issues. We aim to respond to questions within 24 hours (on working days).
Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje is active in various parts of the Netherlands. We provide services for childminders (gastouders) and parents regarding small-scale childcare in, among others, the following regions: Central and West Brabant, Southeast Brabant, North Limburg, Central Limburg, South Limburg, Drechtsteden, Gouda, South Holland, and Utrecht. Within these regions, we work in dozens of municipalities and towns. Our head office is located in Weert, but we have LRK registrations for multiple locations in different regions.
We are a reliable and transparent party that has been active since 2008. We work together with the Tax Authority for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and hold multiple LRK registrations for different regions. We are inspected annually by the GGD on our working methods and procedures. We hold certificates from the Disputes Committee for all our locations. Our childminders (gastouders) must meet legal requirements such as a suitable diploma, Paediatric First Aid certificate, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 20, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder is sensitive and provides a safe, secure environment
- Children display relaxed behaviour and feel at ease
- Professional attitude during physical contact
- Atmosphere is relaxed and congenial
- Play materials encourage interaction and challenge
- Up-to-date risk assessments present from all three affiliated agencies
- Childminder holds the required diplomas and certificates
Summary
Childminder Muijtjens - Vranken in Maastricht was inspected unannounced on 20 January 2025 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Zuid-Limburg. The care takes place in the childminder's home with 6 registered childcare places for children aged 0 to 4 years. The childminder is affiliated with three childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus): ViaViela, het Liefbeestje and VIP. All assessed areas meet the legal requirements: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: the childminder is sensitive, provides a safe environment and the children feel at ease. During the previous annual inspection in March 2023, a recovery offer had been made regarding accommodation and furnishings, but this has since been resolved. No violations were identified during this inspection.
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Phone
+31 642148750Website
www.liefbeestje.nlLRK number
143503145Reviews
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