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Sandel is a childminder (gastouder) in Amsterdam. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Amsterdam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 503533567. 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.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 26, 2024
Strengths
- Host parent maintains a consistent daily routine while offering children freedom of choice
- Daily outdoor activities using multiple nearby playgrounds
- Active encouragement of independence: children help with chores, tidy up themselves, and may play independently in their rooms
- Pedagogical approach to conflict resolution: children are first encouraged to solve problems themselves, followed by guidance when needed
- Safe cooking situation with creative solution (kitchen cabinets used as barrier) and clear agreements
- Good road safety practices: children wear helmets on scooter/bicycle and are not allowed to cross streets independently
- Knowledge and application of the child abuse reporting protocol
- Safe, accessible, and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces with ample play materials
- Proper registration in the Childcare Personnel Register and valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
Summary
The annual inspection conducted on 26 March 2024 at host parent Sandel in Amsterdam shows that the childcare meets all legal quality requirements. The childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) takes place in the requesting parents' home, where the host parent cares for a maximum of 6 children through host parent agency If You're Happy. The inspection included a site visit, interview with the host parent, and document review. On the day of inspection, one sick 3-year-old child was present. The host parent works with a fixed daily routine, encourages independence, and makes daily use of outdoor play opportunities. Safety measures are well organized, including agreements about cooking and outdoor play. The child abuse reporting protocol is known and applicable. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises accepting the report for information purposes without further action.
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