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Valpoort is a childminder (gastouder) in Schiedam. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Inge de Bruijnstraat 20, 3118JR, Schiedam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 195656957. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Parkenbuurt/Bijdorp neighbourhood, there are currently 3 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 1 childminder (gastouder). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
In Schiedam, there are 27 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in a small-scale, homely setting. The advantage of childminder care is that the care is always provided by the same trusted person, creating a genuine bond between your child and the childminder. There is plenty of time and personal attention for each child. ViaViela provides complete guidance for parents and childminders, with attention to making the right match between parent and childminder.
ViaViela Rotterdam is active in the Rotterdam, Hoogvliet Rotterdam and Rozenburg region. The agency has childminders available in Rotterdam and surrounding areas for small-scale childcare.
ViaViela region Rotterdam is LRK registered (number: 117383521) and meets the required quality standards. Each location is assessed by the GGD on quality standards and inspection reports are available. The agency has a Dispute-Free Certificate that is assessed annually by the Childcare Disputes Committee. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure drawn up in accordance with the Childcare Act.
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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.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: January 22, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice is good: children feel emotionally safe and secure thanks to consistent routines and personal attention
- Childminder offers development-oriented activities tailored to the child
- Childminder holds the required qualifications and a current first aid certificate
- Risk assessments and action plan are in order
- Childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code and has installed the app
- Group composition and backup care arrangement meet the requirements
- The childcare location is smoke-free
Shortcomings
- Attention point regarding duo sleeper in sleeping area: the top bunk is open at the top; the childminder must remain alert to safe use
Summary
Gastouder Valpoort in Schiedam was inspected on 22 January 2026 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Rotterdam-Rijnmond. The annual inspection presents a predominantly positive picture. The childminder provides safe and pedagogically responsible childcare for a maximum of six children. No violations were identified during this inspection. However, an attention point was noted regarding the sleeping area: a duo sleeper has an open top bunk, for which the childminder employs a working method to mitigate risks. An administrative matter concerning registration linkage in the Childcare Persons Register was discussed during the inspection and resolved on 29 January 2026. The GGD advises the municipality of Schiedam not to take enforcement action.
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