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Smits is a childminder (gastouder) in Lelystad. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Delfland 27, 8245EP, Lelystad.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 223938610. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 Warande neighbourhood, there are currently 17 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 8 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Transparent Gastouderbureau guides you step by step towards the ideal care for your child. With pride, over the years we have successfully matched more than 700 parent families with childminders (gastouders). We understand how important safe and reliable care is for your child and therefore work with a personal and transparent approach. From registration through to the annual evaluation, we ensure personal attention, clear communication and a smooth running of the care arrangement.
Transparent Gastouderbureau is based in Almere and falls under the supervision of GGD Flevoland. The agency mediates childminder (gastouder) care in the region, with childminders who can provide care in their own home or at the parent family's home. The exact service area is determined by the locations of the affiliated childminders.
Transparent Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 161848060 and falls under the supervision of GGD Flevoland. The agency has a positive inspection report from July 2025 confirming that all assessed requirements are met. Transparent is affiliated with the Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie) and Stichting NYSA, and works with childminders who hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and first aid (EHBO) certificate.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 30, 2026
Strengths
- Good pedagogical climate; childminder responds attentively to children's signals
- Sufficient knowledge of pedagogical policy and applies this in practice
- Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces with sufficient play materials
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of children
- Childminder and household members correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register
- Holds the required diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Sufficient knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
- Good backup arrangement (spouse reachable within 15 minutes)
Violations
- Arrangements for unsupervised outdoor play were not documented in the risk assessment, and parents had not signed a consent form (resolved on 1 July 2026)
Summary
Childminder Mandy Smits in Lelystad received an unannounced visit on 30 June 2026 for an annual inspection. The childminder provides care for 11 children (ages 0-13) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in her own home. Following a recovery offer, the location now meets all quality requirements. There was one violation: arrangements for unsupervised outdoor play had not been documented, and parents had not signed a consent form. The childminder resolved this within the given timeframe. The childminder otherwise scores well on pedagogical climate, safety, and accommodation. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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