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Smedts Hermans is a childminder (gastouder) in Peel en Maas. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Soeterbeek 2, 5991EG, Baarlo.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 6 years under number 146872502. 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.
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Hoera Gastouderopvang offers parents the option of small-scale, home-based childcare with a childminder (gastouder). With more than 30 years of experience in childcare, Hoera provides trusted mediation between parents seeking care and qualified childminders. You can choose care that suits your personal situation, with maximum flexibility in times and location. The agency works with two placement coordinators who personally guide you in finding a suitable childminder and making all practical arrangements.
Hoera Gastouderopvang operates in the municipalities of Peel en Maas, Leudal, Nederweert and Weert. The agency has two placement coordinators with specific working areas: Elke Janssen for Baarlo, Panningen, Helden, Meijel and all districts in the municipality of Leudal, and Marian Huys for Baarlo, Beringe, Egchel, Grashoek, Helden, Koningslust, Maasbree, Meijel, Nederweert and Weert. The childminders are spread across these regions, so parents in various locations can find care close to home.
Hoera Gastouderopvang is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number 737818669) and holds a municipal permit following inspection by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). All Hoera childminders are also registered in the LRK, which means their childcare locations have been approved by the GGD and meet all legal requirements. This registration is essential for parents to qualify for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency carries out annual inspection visits to childminders and ensures continuous training for all childminders.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 7, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, supportive pedagogical interaction with children
- Clear daily routine with good balance between rest and play
- Attention to language enrichment through reading aloud, singing songs, and verbalizing experiences
- Safe, spacious indoor and outdoor play areas with diverse play materials
- Separate sleeping area for children under 18 months with baby monitor
- Childminder and household members hold valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Valid first aid certificate until 7 September 2025
- Smoke-free home
- Adequate backup arrangement for emergencies
- Current risk assessment completed on 28 May 2024
Summary
This inspection report concerns an annual inspection on 7 January 2025 at childminder care (gastouderopvang) 'Ingerhof' operated by Sm edts Hermans in Baarlo. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0-5 years on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in a farmhouse with a spacious garden. Both the care location and the childminder meet all assessed requirements under the Childcare Act. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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