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Nikkels is a childminder (gastouder) in Voorst. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Veluwsedijk 57A, 7397NP, Nijbroek.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 457937683. 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.
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Bij de hand offers parents flexible childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment for children aged 0 to 12. The agency matches parents with childminders based on specific wishes and needs, with personal attention and tailored solutions at the heart of the service. Parents receive support with financial administration through the cashier function and can count on help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bij de hand is active in the Zwolle-Nunspeet-Apeldoorn-Deventer region. The agency is based in Epe and works with over 250 childminders spread across this region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the agency's online search system.
Bij de hand is a registered childminder agency that is inspected annually by the GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (Municipal Health Service). All childminders hold at least a diploma or experience certificate at MBO-2 level in Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn (Healthcare and Welfare Assistant) and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency carries out home visits to childminders at least twice a year, one of which includes a risk assessment for safety and health. Bij de hand is a member of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and holds a complaint-free certificate.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 13, 2026
Strengths
- Warm pedagogical climate with trusting relationships with children
- Consistent routines and daily rhythm that provide children with structure
- Good communication with children about experiences and emotions
- Relevant diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Safe and well-equipped indoor and outdoor spaces
- Correct group composition and adequate backup care arrangement
Violations
- Insufficient knowledge of the reporting code on child abuse and domestic violence
- Insufficient knowledge of the obligation to report, consult, and file charges (MOA) when suspecting crimes by the host parent agency
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspected the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Mrs. R. Nikkels at Veluwsedijk in Nijbroek on 13 April 2026, registered since 2010 with 6 childcare places through host parent agency Bij de hand. The location generally meets the quality requirements well. The host parent provides a warm pedagogical climate with consistent routines and good interactions with the children. The accommodation and group composition are in order. However, two violations were identified in the area of safety and health: insufficient knowledge of the reporting code on child abuse and domestic violence, and insufficient knowledge of the obligation to report, consult, and file charges (MOA). Following a recovery offer, which was completed by telephone on 1 May 2026, the location now meets all assessed legal requirements. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
457937683Reviews
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