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Valk - Childminder in Almere

Valk

Childminderβ€’Almereβ€’LRK 190515223

Details updated on 9 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–13 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Child places6 child places

About this childminder

Valk is a childminder (gastouder) in Almere. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Gerard Terborchstraat 51, 1318LE, Almere. The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 190515223. 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. In the Tussen de Vaarten Noord neighbourhood, there are currently 2 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area. In Almere, you can find 133 other childminders. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.

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.

Gastouderbureau Samen offers a safe and trusted environment for your child(ren), whether at the childminder's or at your home. We understand that it can be nerve-wracking to take your child to a childminder (gastouder). That is why we take these worries off your hands. Together with you, we look at your family situation and care needs, after which we search for a childminder who matches your requirements. Our childminders play an essential role in the family life of parents, as they are responsible for the care of the children. Childminder care is professional and flexible, with always the same familiar faces.

Gastouderbureau Samen is active in an extensive service area spread across all of Northeast Netherlands. We bring parents and childminders together in a personal and professional manner for small-scale care – familiar, close by and tailored to everyone's wishes. Wherever you live, we are nearby. At Gastouderbureau Samen, a trusted and safe care environment is central. We believe in small-scale care, personal attention and the power of local connection.

Gastouderbureau Samen meets all legal requirements for childminder care and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK No: 300232779). The bureau carries out annual risk assessments at childminders and visits care locations multiple times per year. GGD inspection reports are available from 2019 to 2023, and the bureau holds Geschillenvrij certificates for the years 2019-2024. In addition, the bureau has a complaints procedure, parent committee regulations and a pedagogical policy plan that is regularly updated.

GGD Inspection

12February 4, 2025

All good

Inspection date: February 4, 2025

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The childminder provides responsible childcare. All assessed areas meet the legal requirements of the Childcare Act.

Strengths

  • Pedagogical practice aligns with policy; childminder demonstrates attention to children's emotional development and social skills
  • Sufficient and varied play materials available, both indoors and outdoors
  • Good knowledge of domestic violence and child abuse reporting code due to previous work experience and training
  • Risk assessment up-to-date and well-tailored to the specific address
  • Correct group composition and registration of children present
  • Adequate backup care arrangement reachable within 15 minutes

Summary

The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection on 4 February 2025 at childminder Valk in Almere shows a well-functioning childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) location. The childminder provides responsible care for up to 6 children aged 2 to 11 years in her own home. She is affiliated with two childminder agencies (4Kids and Vereen) and has been registered in the LRK (National Childcare Register) since 2022. All legal requirements are met: pedagogical climate, accommodation, safety and health. No shortcomings or violations were identified. The previous annual inspection in December 2023 also proceeded without remarks. The childminder holds relevant diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and sufficient knowledge of the reporting code and safety measures.

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