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Scherpenhuisen 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 4 years under number 168208775. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
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Kroost Nannies helps parents find a professional nanny for in-home childcare. The agency handles the full recruitment and selection process, intake interviews, contracts, and LRK registration for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance from dedicated contact persons and can count on tailor-made arrangements that suit their family situation. The agency works with accounting firm Kas & Kroost for payroll administration and tax returns, so parents are completely unburdened.
Kroost Nannies is active in the triangle between Amsterdam, The Hague, and Amersfoort. The agency offers services to parents in this region who are looking for a nanny for in-home childcare. The exact availability of nannies may vary by location, but the agency has a network of qualified nannies in this triangle.
Kroost Nannies is a recognized childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with LRK registration (number 474021890) and Chamber of Commerce number 56359039. The agency works according to the model agreements of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang and complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang). Nannies must meet strict requirements: speak Dutch, hold a relevant diploma, have a VOG (Certificate of Conduct), and a valid first aid certificate for children. The agency supports nannies in obtaining any missing certificates and arranges the VOG application itself. Annual GGD inspections and risk assessments ensure safe and hygienic childcare.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 22, 2024
Strengths
- The childminder/host parent knows the children well and responds to their individual needs
- Fixed routines in the daily schedule create predictability and emotional safety
- The childminder/host parent names emotions in children and helps them process these feelings
- Children are encouraged to try things and explore independently
- The childminder/host parent actively guides children in social interaction and cooperative play
- The home is safe, accessible, appropriately furnished and smoke-free
- The childminder/host parent is aware of risks and acts in accordance with the action plan
- The childminder/host parent is familiar with the child abuse reporting protocol and acts accordingly
Summary
On 22 October 2024, GGD Amsterdam conducted an unannounced annual inspection at childminder/host parent Scherpenhuisen in Amsterdam. The childminder/host parent works through childminder agency Kinderopvang Thuis and cares for a maximum of 5 children at the host family's home. The inspection assessed the pedagogical climate, accommodation, safety and health, and the requirements for the childminder/host parent. All inspected quality requirements are met. The childminder/host parent provides responsible care, knows the children well, creates emotional safety through fixed routines, and stimulates independence and social skills. The home is safe, smoke-free, and equipped with play and outdoor space. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The GGD advises the municipality to acknowledge receipt of the report for information purposes.
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