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Simons is a childminder (gastouder) in Venlo. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Globestraat 17, 5935RH, Steyl.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 9 years under number 298219773. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
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Connected via agency
Bambini a Casa offers personalised, tailor-made solutions for parents seeking small-scale, homely childcare. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders (gastouders), with the same childminder providing daily personal attention and a safe environment. Parents can count on flexibility in days and hours, and the childcare meets all requirements of the Childcare Act. The team is happy to visit you at home for a no-obligation personal consultation about your wishes and requirements.
Bambini a Casa is based in Venlo and mediates childminders (gastouders) in the region. The head office is located at Deken van Oppensingel 61A in Venlo, from where the team supports parents and childminders (gastouders) in the surrounding area. The agency fees are included in the hourly rate, for which parents receive monthly childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bambini a Casa complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and is assessed annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). In 2023, the agency demonstrated that it more than meets all stipulated conditions. An active parent committee advises on quality, pedagogical policy, safety and price changes. The agency is affiliated with the Disputes Committee for Childcare and Playgroups for complaint handling. Childminders (gastouders) are screened and regularly checked, and there are protocols for child abuse and transgressive behaviour.
Connected via agency
ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in their neighbourhood. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders and offers personal guidance with a fixed contact person in every region. Parents receive support throughout the entire process, from searching for a childminder to daily care. ViaViela ensures quality and safety through regular visits to the care location and ongoing education for childminders.
ViaViela has approximately 50 locations spread throughout the Netherlands, so there is always a fixed contact person near parents and childminders. The agency covers virtually all regions of the Netherlands with locations in all major cities and many medium-sized towns. Parents can find a childminder in their own region through ViaViela's extensive network.
ViaViela complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). All childminders hold the required diplomas and are visited regularly to check whether the care location meets all safety and hygiene regulations. The GGD inspects the agency annually and the childminders every two years. ViaViela plays an important role in safeguarding quality through at least two visits per year to the care location and ongoing education for childminders.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 1, 2025
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice: childminder responds sensitively and responsively to children
- Encouragement of independence in children
- Safe, appropriately designed indoor and outdoor play areas
- Separate sleeping area for children under 18 months
- Smoke-free home
- Good emergency backup arrangement (reachable within 15 minutes)
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health
- Knowledge of reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 1 July 2025 at gastouderopvang Simons in Steyl presents a positive picture. The childminder cares for a maximum of 7 children (ages 0-5) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in her own home. All assessed legal requirements are being met. The pedagogical practice is strong: the childminder works according to the policy plan, responds sensitively to children, encourages independence, and provides a safe, structured daily routine. The accommodation is satisfactory with sufficient play space indoors and outdoors, a separate sleeping area for babies, and a smoke-free environment. Safety measures are in order, including an up-to-date risk assessment. The childminder holds all required diplomas and certificates, including a valid first aid certificate. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
Agency contacts
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Phone
077-3542345Website
www.bambiniacasa.nlConnected via agency
Phone
06-38715652Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
298219773Reviews
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