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Somers is a childminder (gastouder) in Valkenburg aan de Geul. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Grachtstraat 21, 6305AM, Schin op Geul.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 12 years under number 201638988. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
In Valkenburg aan de Geul, there are 13 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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Childminder agency VIP offers personal childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. Parents can count on careful matching with a childminder (gastouder) who suits their needs. The agency selects childminders carefully, and they meet all legal requirements plus additional VIP conditions. Parents have intensive contact with the childminder about their child's wellbeing, and for young children a daily diary is often used to track everyday development. VIP takes care of all administrative requirements so that the childminder can fully focus on caring for the children.
Childminder agency VIP is active in South Limburg with childminders in various locations. The agency places children at care locations spread across the region, with concentrations in and around Maastricht. Parents can find childminders in both urban and more rural areas within South Limburg.
Childminder agency VIP only works with registered childminders (gastouders) who are listed in the National Childcare Register (LRKP). All childminders have a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) and meet national training requirements. The agency carries out annual screening of care locations and conducts home visits twice a year. VIP publishes inspection reports for both the agency and the childminders on its website. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) because the care takes place through a recognised agency.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 30, 2025
Strengths
- Sufficient play and sleeping space suited to the number and age of the children
- Safe, enclosed outdoor area with play facilities and animal pasture
- Current risk assessment for safety and health in place
- Valid First Aid for Children certificate
- Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Adequate backup/emergency cover arrangement
Summary
The annual inspection on 30 April 2025 at childminder Somers in Schin op Geul presents a positive picture. All inspected domains meet the statutory requirements. The childminder provides care for five grandchildren (ages 1-10) in her home, affiliated with childminder agency VIP. The house offers sufficient play and sleeping space, an enclosed outdoor area with a trampoline and adjacent meadow with two ponies. The childminder holds valid certificates, a current risk assessment, and knowledge of the domestic violence reporting code. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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