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S.J. Wennink is a childminder (gastouder) in Helmond. The childcare is registered under the name of Wennink. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Prof. Schermerhornlaan 2, 5707KZ, Helmond.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 5 years under number 260662744. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Kroon neighbourhood, there are currently 1 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 1 is a childminder (gastouder). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: December 2, 2025
Strengths
- Positive pedagogical climate with a relaxed, homely atmosphere
- Children feel at ease and are actively involved in activities
- Childminder acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and provides emotional security
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space, appropriate to the number and age of children
- Childminder holds the required diploma, valid first aid certificate and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Adequate backup arrangement in place for emergencies
Violations
- Risk assessment for safety and health was not signed by the mediation worker and childminder
- Measures to prevent falls on stairs were incompletely described; stair railing was not fully secured
- Measures not implemented: missing smoke detector and door handle to stairs had not been placed out of reach
Summary
This unannounced annual inspection of 2 December 2025 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of S.J. Wennink in Helmond, affiliated with childminder agency Je Beste Maatje Nederland. The childminder cares for a maximum of six children in his home five days per week. Overall, the care meets the statutory quality requirements. The pedagogical climate is assessed as positive: a relaxed, homely atmosphere prevails in which children feel at ease and are actively involved in activities. Accommodation, group composition, backup care and other safety aspects also comply. However, three violations were identified regarding risk assessment for safety and health: an unsigned assessment, an incomplete description of stair safety, and measures not implemented (missing smoke detector and door handle not placed out of reach). All violations were remedied on the day of inspection through a recovery offer. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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