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Simon Stevens is a childminder (gastouder) in Beekdaelen. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Dr. Poelsstraat 22, 6365CH, Schinnen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 277731884. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Schinnen neighbourhood, there are currently 31 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 17 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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ViaViela region Sittard helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a homely environment. The agency listens to your specific wishes and puts you in touch with professional childminders in your neighbourhood. With experience since 2007 and as parents themselves, Marion and Etiënne Devens know what good childminder care should provide. The 'click' between parent and childminder is central to the matching process.
ViaViela region Sittard serves an extensive area in South Limburg, particularly the municipalities around Sittard, Heerlen, Kerkrade and Echt. The agency has childminders available in more than 60 places in the region, from Amstenrade to Voerendaal. Parents from this region can count on a fixed contact person nearby.
ViaViela region Sittard is LRK-registered (number 210344465) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, the location holds a Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and their GGD reports can be viewed via the LRK.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 12, 2024
Strengths
- Sensitive and responsive approach to children with eye contact, compliments, and comfort
- Play materials are visible, accessible, and age-appropriate for the children
- Daily programme includes activities focused on language enrichment such as reading aloud and singing
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health is available
- Childminder holds a valid first aid certificate and required qualifications
- The home is smoke-free and equipped with working smoke detectors
- Good emergency back-up arrangement in place
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 12 March 2024 at childminder Simon Stevens in Schinnen presents a wholly positive picture. The childminder, who provides care for her grandchildren in her own home, meets all assessed quality requirements. The care takes place in the living room, kitchen, and a fully enclosed garden with play equipment. The childminder is affiliated with childminder agency ViaViela and is registered for 6 childcare places for children aged 0-12 years. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement.
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Phone
06-47049584Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
277731884Reviews
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