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Velde is a childminder (gastouder) in Smallingerland. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at De Orion 23, 9207BD, Drachten.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 162059747. 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 child places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the De Folgeren neighbourhood, there are currently 12 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 9 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
In Smallingerland, there are another 137 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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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.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 19, 2026
Strengths
- All required documents are present and up to date
- The childminder holds a recognized diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Pedagogical practice is carried out responsibly in accordance with the policy plan
- Safe, smoke-free living space with adequate play, sleep and outdoor areas
- Risk assessment for safety and health is current and tailored to the address
- The childminder is well informed about the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
Childminder H. van der Velde at De Orion 23 in Drachten was inspected on 19 May 2026 by GGD Fryslân (Municipal Health Service Fryslân). This was an unannounced annual inspection commissioned by the municipality of Smallingerland. The childminder provides care through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) W-care with 6 childcare places and currently cares for 5 children aged 0 to 9 years. All assessed inspection items were found satisfactory. The childminder holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate until 2028, and all statutory documents are present and in order. The living space is safe, smoke-free and suitably furnished. The childminder did not submit a response and agrees with the report.
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