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Tichelaar-Okken is a childminder (gastouder) in Coevorden. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Nieuwe Dijk 43, 7741NN, Coevorden.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 8 years under number 391375349. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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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Gastouderbureau Drieluik offers parents a stable childcare solution in a homely atmosphere with always the same childminder (gastouder). Seeing the same familiar face every childcare day provides calm and clarity for your child. The childminders (gastouders) are very flexible, making tailored care possible for regular working hours or irregular shifts. You receive personal guidance in finding the right childminder (gastouder) who fits your wishes and situation.
Gastouderbureau Drieluik operates throughout South-East Drenthe, primarily within Municipality of Coevorden, Municipality of Borger-Odoorn and Municipality of Emmen. The agency has approximately 35 childminders (gastouders) spread across this region, meaning a suitable childminder (gastouder) is available for many parents in the area. Coverage includes both larger towns and surrounding villages.
Gastouderbureau Drieluik meets all legal requirements for childcare and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on behalf of Municipality of Coevorden. The agency works with a Reporting Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse and has both internal and external complaints procedures. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and parents have direct access to GGD reports via the website. An active parent committee advises on quality and rates.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 1, 2025
Strengths
- Warm pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety and individual needs of children
- Encouragement of independence and creative development through the Potjeskast concept
- Suitable accommodation with spacious indoor and outdoor areas, including diverse play options in the back garden
- Up-to-date risk assessments and valid certifications (first aid, diploma, Certificate of Conduct/VOG)
- Good backup care arrangement with two reachable friends in the neighbourhood
Shortcomings
- Adjust registration of childcare places from 5 to 6 to match actual care provided
- Tidy up the bedroom following renovation and holiday period
- Replace fencing around raised terrace before December 2025
Violations
- The number of registered childcare places (5) does not match the actual number of children being cared for; a recovery offer was made by the childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) to correct this via an amendment form with the municipality
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection at childminder Tichelaar-Okken in Coevorden on 1 September 2025 shows predominantly positive findings. The childminder meets all quality requirements in the areas examined: registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety. However, one important point of attention was identified: the number of registered childcare places (5) did not match the actual number of children being cared for. The childminder agencies Drieluik and Gastouderland Zuidoost Drenthe have agreed to increase the registration with the municipality to six childcare places via an amendment form. The municipality of Coevorden has been informed of this. The childminder offers a warm pedagogical climate with attention to emotional safety, independence, and creative development. The accommodation is suitable with spacious indoor and outdoor areas.
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