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At Christian Childminder Agency De Herberg, we help parents find a suitable Christian childminder (gastouder) for their child. We take ample time to explain everything, inform, and guide parents through the entire process. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) with us is personal care: a childminder has an eye for each child thanks to the small group size, which ensures optimal development in a safe and familiar environment. Research by Leiden University has shown that children feel better in a small-scale environment — they feel more relaxed, safer, and enjoy activities more. Our placement staff are pedagogically trained professionals who not only make matches, but also guide the entire care arrangement and safeguard pedagogical quality.

Christian Childminder Agency De Herberg operates nationally with 15 locations throughout the Netherlands. Our childminders are active in dozens of places across the country, including Emmen, Enschede, Steenwijk, Alkmaar, Zaandam, Nijkerk, Amersfoort, Zwolle, Drachten, Assen, Ommen, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, Appingedam, Delfzijl, Groningen, Wezep, Hattem, Apeldoorn, Deventer, Meppel, Wierden, Emmeloord, Stadskanaal, Hoogeveen, Kampen, Harderwijk, Woudenberg, Scherpenzeel, Kesteren, Geldermalsen, Barneveld, Lienden, Houten, Arnhem, Hengelo, Ede, and Veenendaal. We have both childminders who provide care in their own home and childminders who come to parents' homes.

Christian Childminder Agency De Herberg is a recognised and GGD-registered childminder agency, which means that parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We ensure that all childminders meet the requirements of the Childcare Act and are registered in the National Childcare Register. Our placement staff are pedagogically trained professionals who safeguard the quality of care. We carry out annual risk assessments at care locations, hold evaluation conversations with parents and childminders, and ensure the necessary documentation and record-keeping. The GGD checks both our financial flows and the quality of care.

Gastouderland offers small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, where your child always sees the familiar face of the same childminder (gastouder). This personal approach provides a safe and secure feeling. Childminder care is a flexible form of childcare where you only pay for the hours you actually need, with options for 24-hour care and accommodation of irregular working hours.

We actively search for a childminder who matches your wishes and those of your child. You can meet with multiple childminders until you have found the perfect 100% match. You only pay agency fees once a match is found, and we always strive for the most favourable calculation possible.

Gastouderland has national coverage with 23 locations throughout the Netherlands. Our regional consultants work locally and are always available in your area for personal contact and short lines of communication. We have a large database of qualified childminders in every region, so there is always a suitable childminder near you.

Our locations operate in all regions of the Netherlands, from Amsterdam to Groningen and from Limburg to Friesland. Through this national coverage, we can serve parents throughout the Netherlands with local expertise and personal guidance.

Gastouderland complies with all requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang) and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All our childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) and hold the required diplomas, Child First Aid certificate and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG). Adult housemates from 18 years and structural visitors must also have a VOG.

We carry out annual risk assessments for safety and health at the childcare locations and visit childminders at least twice a year. Our consultants check whether the home meets all safety and hygiene requirements. Gastouderland is a member of the Disputes Committee and has both an internal and external complaints procedure.