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Te Brake-Simons is a childminder (gastouder) in Oost Gelre. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Gruttostraat 8, 7132DC, Lichtenvoorde.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 14 years under number 138525195. 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 childcare.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: September 24, 2026
Strengths
- Children feel emotionally safe with the childminder; pleasant atmosphere
- Childminder playfully stimulates motor, cognitive, language and creative skills
- Safe, well-equipped indoor and outdoor space with sufficient play materials
- Correct group composition and compliance with maximum numbers
- Up-to-date risk assessment and adequate safety measures
- Childminder holds the correct diplomas, Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and first aid certificate
Shortcomings
- Settling-in policy for new children was missing from the pedagogical work plan (rectified on 25-09-2026)
Summary
The annual inspection on 24 September 2026 at childminder Mevrouw te Brake-Simons in Lichtenvoorde shows a predominantly positive picture. The childminder meets the quality requirements of the Childcare Act. Children feel emotionally safe and the atmosphere is pleasant. The childminder playfully stimulates children's development and upholds norms and values. However, the settling-in policy for new children was missing from the pedagogical work plan. The childminder rectified this on 25 September 2026. The accommodation is safe and well-equipped, with sufficient play and outdoor space. Safety measures are adequate, including an up-to-date risk assessment. Group composition is correctly adhered to. No violations were identified. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement action.
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