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Struikman is a childminder (gastouder) in Ommen. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Balkerweg 46, 7738PB, Witharen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 172320963. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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.
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At GASTOU, we believe it's important that children keep the rhythm of home. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) feels very natural, with just one familiar face for children to focus on. They can happily do their own thing, together with other children in a safe, small group. There is plenty of room to do things together with the childminder (gastouder): crafting at the table, reading a book on the couch, or making music together. Just like at home, the household continues as normal, and we involve the children in that.
GASTOU is based in Barneveld and coordinates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in Central Netherlands. We work with childminders (gastouders) spread across various municipalities in the region. Our mediation staff are active regionally and know the local network well, enabling us to make suitable matches within your own area.
GASTOU is a recognized childminder agency (gastouderbureau) registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). All affiliated childminders (gastouders) meet the legal requirements of the Childcare Act and are also LRK-registered. The GGD inspection reports for our agency and our childminders (gastouders) are publicly available via the LRK. Childminders (gastouders) hold at minimum a diploma or experience certificate MBO-2 Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn and possess a valid First Aid for Children (EHBO aan kinderen) certificate.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 9, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder shows attention to individual needs of children and parents, such as during settling-in periods
- Pedagogical approach stimulates social competence and independence in children
- Up-to-date and signed risk assessment for safety and health
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum number of childcare places
- Adequate backup arrangement in case of emergencies
Summary
GGD IJsselland conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 9 October 2025 at childminder Struikman in Witharen. The care takes place in a detached house with 6 childcare places for children aged 2 to 12 years, brokered by childminder agency GASTOU B.V. All investigated domains comply with the Childcare Act: registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder holds the required diplomas, first aid certificate, and an up-to-date risk assessment. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The previous inspection in 2023 did show violations regarding accommodation and safety, which were resolved following a recovery offer (herstelaanbod). The GGD advises the municipality of Ommen not to take enforcement measures.
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