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Timmermans-Gerding is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerwolde. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Molen A laan 1, 9561LS, Ter Apel.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 12 years under number 808994360. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Vlagtwedde neighbourhood, there are currently 35 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 12 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Gastouderland ZEBRA offers parents in the Emmen region and surrounding areas small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders, with personal matching and continuous guidance at its core. Parents receive a dedicated consultant who supports them in finding the right childminder and with all administrative and financial matters.
Childminder care offers flexibility in childcare hours at transparent hourly rates, with no hidden costs. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and the agency assists with the application. With a maximum of six children per childminder, of whom no more than two are under 1 year, every child gets the personal attention they deserve in a familiar environment.
Gastouderland ZEBRA is active in the South-East Drenthe region, particularly in the municipality of Emmen and surrounding villages. The agency places childminders in Emmen itself and in villages around Emmen. Parents can search by place name for available childminders in their immediate area.
The service area covers both the city of Emmen with its neighbourhoods and the surrounding villages in the municipality. The consultant is personally involved in finding suitable childcare in the desired location, with short lines of communication and local knowledge of the area.
Gastouderland ZEBRA complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with the Childcare Act. Childminders and household members over 18 have a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Persons Register for daily screening.
The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and inspection reports are publicly accessible. Childminders are visited at least twice a year and their homes are checked annually for safety and hygiene. The pedagogical policy plan, child abuse protocol and other quality documents are available online for transparency.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 25, 2025
Strengths
- Warm, relaxed atmosphere where children can be themselves
- Childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and her own work plan
- Sufficient play space and toys, with the possibility to bring friends along
- Smoke-free, safe home with adequate indoor and outdoor play facilities
- Childminder holds the required qualification (MBO-2 Helpende Zorg) and a valid first aid certificate
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder Timmermans-Gerding in Ter Apel was inspected on 25 November 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Groningen. She provides after-school care for three children aged ten through childminder agency Gastouderland Zebra. The inspection was an annual investigation commissioned by the municipality of Westerwolde. All examined domains meet the legal requirements: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed; the children feel emotionally safe. The childminder holds the required diplomas and certificates. The advice to the municipal executive board is: no enforcement action.
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