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Potgieter-Ekkel is a childminder (gastouder) in Hardenberg. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Van der Duyn van Maasdamstraat 57, 7691AE, Bergentheim.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 234734954. 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 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 3, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is up-to-date and being implemented accordingly
- Children are approached with sensitivity and responsiveness, with clear boundaries
- Sufficient play and sleeping spaces, both indoors and outdoors
- Risk assessment is up-to-date and well executed
- The childminder meets all training and coaching requirements
Summary
Childminder Potgieter-Ekkel in Bergentheim was inspected unannounced by GGD IJsselland (Municipal Health Service) on 3 September 2026. The annual inspection covered all domains of the Childcare Act. Care takes place in the childminder's home for a maximum of 6 children (ages 1-12) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. During the visit, two children were present (ages 1 and 3). The childminder works through Mare gastouderbureau and has been registered since 2010. Full compliance with the law was established across all assessed areas – general conditions, pedagogical climate, expertise, spaces and safety. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The previous two inspections were also positive.
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