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M.F. De Vries - Varwijk is a childminder (gastouder) in Opsterland. The childcare is registered under the name of Varwijk. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Hjouwerpaed 1, 9247BN, Ureterp.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 154571659. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 care.
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At W-care, parents find flexible childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, with a maximum of 6 children per childminder. Care is available for children from 0 to 12 years old and can take place either at the childminder's home or at your own home (nanny care). You only pay for the reserved days and times, with no minimum hour requirement. Our digital administration makes invoices and annual statements easy to view. We offer a large selection of qualified childminders throughout Friesland and the north of the Netherlands.
W-care mediates childminders throughout the north of the Netherlands, with a strong focus on Friesland, Groningen, Overijssel and Drenthe. Our agency is based in Heerenveen and has a large offering of childminders in places such as Heerenveen, Sneek, Leeuwarden, Drachten, Wolvega and Gorredijk. Smaller villages in the region are also well accessible through our network. Is your town not listed? Contact us, as much is often possible.
W-care works in accordance with the statutory guidelines for childminder care (gastouderopvang) and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 170319738). Our agency holds the KNGO Quality Mark, which stands for quality and reliability. All childminders are visited at home by us and assessed as suitable based on intake interviews. We work exclusively with insured childminders and employ our own pedagogue for quality assurance and support. Our rates conform to the maximum hourly rates for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) set by the government.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, providing an extension of the home situation for your child. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and takes care of all administration, invoicing, and payments. Parents only pay for the hours actually used, with no fixed subscription fees or minimum hours. The agency helps with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and offers support with pedagogical questions. With branches in Sneek, Groningen, and Drenthe, the agency is active both regionally and nationally.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a nationally operating childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with three branches: the head office in Sneek (Friesland), a branch in Groningen (Hoogezand), and a branch in Drenthe (Hoogeveen). The agency mediates childminder care in these regions and beyond. Parents can check the childminder marketplace to see if there are available childminders in their area.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and complies with all legal requirements for childcare. The agency works with a third-party account via Stichting Derdengelden, which provides financial security in case of unexpected bankruptcy. All childminders are screened and must meet the requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency undergoes GGD inspections and carries out annual risk assessments and evaluations at care addresses. There is an internal complaints procedure and a parent committee.
GGD Inspection
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Inspection date: September 4, 2024
Strengths
- Meets all assessed quality requirements
- Valid qualifications and current first aid certificate
- Safe, smoke-free home with working smoke detectors
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space
- Good knowledge of pedagogical policy and domestic violence reporting protocol
- Up-to-date risk assessment
- All Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registrations in order
- Emergency backup arrangement properly organized
Summary
The annual inspection on 4 September 2024 at childminder De Vries - Varwijk in Ureterp, conducted by GGD Fryslân on behalf of municipality Opsterland, shows a fully positive picture. The childminder meets all assessed quality requirements of the Childcare Act. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The care is provided through childminder agency Thuis-in-opvang.nl with 6 registered childcare places for children aged 4 to 12 years. The childminder has the correct qualifications (Helping Care and Welfare), a valid first aid certificate, and all required Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) registrations. The home is safe, smoke-free, equipped with working smoke detectors, and offers sufficient indoor and outdoor play space. The childminder has knowledge of the pedagogical policy, the domestic violence reporting protocol, and the risk assessment is up to date. An emergency backup arrangement is in place. The childminder did not submit a response.
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