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Simsek is a childminder (gastouder) in Winterswijk. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Winterswijk.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 6 years under number 871081854. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically inspected by the municipal health service (GGD).
With a capacity of 5 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
In Winterswijk, 43 other childminders (gastouders) can also be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options for your family.Read more
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Amira Children supports parents in finding suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old. The agency offers personal mediation with a dedicated consultant to guide you through the entire process. You can choose care at the childminder's home or in your own home, with flexible hours including evening, night and weekend care. The agency handles all administrative matters, including invoicing, direct debit and support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Regular evaluations and quality checks ensure continuity and confidence in the care.
Amira Children is a nationwide childminder agency with an extensive network of childminders throughout the Netherlands. The agency specifically names Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam as examples of areas where they are active, but emphasises that parents from across the country can use their mediation services. The mediation is not limited to specific regions, meaning parents throughout the Netherlands can find suitable childminder care through the agency.
Amira Children is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under LRKP number 195775326 and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency carries out annual risk assessments for safety and health, regularly checks childminder documents (first aid certificates, VOG, diplomas), and visits every care location at least twice a year. An active parent committee advises on pedagogical policy, safety, nutrition and complaints procedures. Inspection reports are publicly available via the website.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 18, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical climate: childminder/host parent acts sensitively and responsively, and provides structure for emotional security
- Children's development is playfully stimulated in motor, cognitive, language and creative skills
- Accommodation is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished with sufficient play and sleeping space
- Safe outdoor play area with complete fencing
- Up-to-date risk assessment and action plan in place
- Childminder/host parent holds the correct diplomas, Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and valid first aid certificate
- Group composition meets statutory requirements
Summary
This annual inspection on 18 August 2026 at childminder/host parent (gastouderopvang) Ms. Şimşek in Winterswijk, registered with host parent agency Amira Children, shows that the provision meets all quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The childminder/host parent offers flexible care for up to 5 children at the requesting parent's home. Previous shortcomings in 2025 regarding expertise and the duty to report have since been resolved. The pedagogical climate is positive: the childminder/host parent acts sensitively, provides structure and stimulates children's development. The accommodation is safe and appropriately furnished, with sufficient play and sleeping space and a safe outdoor area. Safety measures are well organised, including an up-to-date risk assessment. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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