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Tigelaar Merkus is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Klipper 10, 9801MT, Zuidhorn.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 337857507. 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 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
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GOB inZicht helps parents find small-scale, reliable childminder childcare (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, preferably in your own village. The agency mediates between requesting parents and carefully selected childminders who meet legal requirements and pedagogical quality standards. Parents receive personal guidance throughout the entire process: from intake interview and matching to support during the childcare period. The agency works transparently with digital hour registration and invoicing via Portabase.
GOB inZicht operates in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe, with its home base in Niezijl in the Westerkwartier of Groningen. The agency mediates childminders from various locations in these three northern provinces. From 1 April 2025, GOB inZicht will also take over the activities of GOB SamSam, which may expand the service area.
GOB inZicht is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register. The agency meets all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and is checked annually by the municipal health service (GGD). Childminders are carefully selected and must submit Certificates of Conduct (VOG) for themselves and household members aged 18 and over. GOB inZicht is affiliated with the Disputes Committee for Childcare and Playgroups for complaint handling and follows an internal complaints procedure. The agency works according to a protocol for child abuse and transgressive behaviour.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 23, 2024
Strengths
- Children feel emotionally safe; the childminder is loving and approachable
- Social interaction is encouraged through sitting together at the table for play, meals and crafts
- The childminder is well-qualified (nursing) and holds a valid first aid certificate
- The home is smoke-free, safely set up with sufficient smoke detectors, and has play and sleeping areas
- The risk assessment is up to date and tailored to the address
- The childminder has knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code and completes annual refresher training
- Backup care is well arranged and contactable by phone
Summary
This inspection report concerns an unannounced annual inspection on 23 January 2024 at childminder Tigelaar Merkus in Zuidhorn. The childminder provides care for 6 children aged 0-4 years via childminder agency In Zicht. All assessed quality requirements have been met: registration, pedagogical climate, childminder requirements, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder offers a warm, safe environment where children feel at ease. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is positive without enforcement.
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Phone
06-22984855Website
www.gobinzicht.nlLRK number
337857507Reviews
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