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Oppen is a childminder (gastouder) in Middelburg. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Huybregt de Hasestraat 7, 4336AJ, Middelburg.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 111258868. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Sweet Home Zeeland mediates between parents and childminders for small-scale, flexible childcare in Zeeland. The agency offers free, no-obligation mediation with no registration fee or hidden costs. Parents can turn to them for various forms of care, including flexible care, weekend care, and if needed, overnight care.
Sweet Home Zeeland provides personal matching based on your wishes and preferences. The agency guides you through the entire process, from the initial introductory meeting to contract signing and beyond. They also help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and provide monthly data submission to the Tax Authority, reducing the chance of benefit reclamation.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Sweet Home Zeeland mediates childminder care throughout the province of Zeeland. The agency applies regional rates for different areas within Zeeland: Walcheren, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, and other regions in Zeeland. Mediation is available to parents in all Zeeland municipalities and towns.
The agency is based in Middelburg (Heivlinder 1, 4336 BP) but mediates care through childminders spread across the entire province. Parents can indicate their preferred location for care, and Sweet Home Zeeland will search for suitable childminders in that area.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Sweet Home Zeeland is a registered agency in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang, number 112085635) and complies with all legal requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by GGD Zeeland on behalf of the Municipality of Middelburg. All inspection reports are publicly available on the website.
Sweet Home Zeeland works with a complaints procedure and complaints committee, and has a parent committee. The agency has extensive protocols for safety, health, and pedagogical practice, including protocols for child abuse, hand washing, safe sleeping, and illness and medication use. All childminders must meet strict requirements such as a valid diploma, first aid certificate, and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 17, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder has thorough knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and applies it in practice
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space that is safely and appropriately arranged
- The childminder holds a valid diploma and first aid certificate
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Good telephone accessibility and adequate emergency backup arrangement
- Proper registration and cooperation with childminder agency Sweet Home Zeeland
Shortcomings
- Toddler of 1.5 years slept in playpen in living room, not in accordance with safe sleeping model protocol; risks were missing from risk assessment
- Stroller in hallway blocked escape route in case of fire, compromising fire safety
Violations
- Toddler of 1.5 years slept in playpen in living room, not in accordance with safe sleeping model protocol; risks were missing from risk assessment
- Stroller in hallway blocked escape route in case of fire, compromising fire safety
Summary
Childminder Van Oppen in Middelburg was inspected by GGD Zeeland on 17 February 2026. The unannounced inspection showed that the childminder meets the quality requirements in almost all areas, including registration, pedagogical climate, accommodation and reporting procedures. Two safety shortcomings were identified: a 1.5-year-old toddler slept in a playpen (not in accordance with the safe sleeping protocol) and a stroller blocked the escape route. The childminder has resolved these violations through a recovery offer. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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Phone
06-51726638Website
www.sweethomezeeland.nlLRK number
111258868Reviews
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