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Velde Van de-Kottelaar is a childminder (gastouder) in Zoetermeer. The childcare is registered under the name of Van de Velde-Kottelaar. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Werflaan 85, 2725DG, Zoetermeer.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 14 years under number 173813240. 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. In the De Leyens neighbourhood, there are currently 11 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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GOB Zoetermeer mediates between parents and qualified childminders (gastouders) in Zoetermeer and the surrounding area. We help you find a childminder who fits your family, taking into account your preferences such as location, parenting style, and any special care needs. Our mediation is non-committal and does not obligate you to anything. We handle all administration, invoicing, and provide support with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
GOB Zoetermeer operates primarily in Zoetermeer and surrounding towns such as Waddinxveen. Our childminders (gastouders) are active in various neighbourhoods of Zoetermeer, including Buytenwegh, De Leyens, Dorp, Meerzicht, Noordhove, Oosterheem, Palenstein, Rokkeveen, and Seghwaert. We are a relatively small agency focused on the Zoetermeer region, which means we know both our childminders and parent families personally.
GOB Zoetermeer is a recognised childminder agency (gastouderbureau) registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP number: 662684527). All childminders (gastouders) are registered with the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and meet statutory quality requirements. They hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid diploma, and MBO2-level Helping Care and Welfare qualification or higher. Childminders are continuously screened by the justice authorities. The GGD inspection reports on our agency are excellent. We operate a complaints procedure and are affiliated with the Disputes Committee.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 9, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical quality is satisfactory: childminder guides children in developing self-reliance and follows their play needs
- Positive social interactions between children, with older children helping younger ones
- Sufficient and appropriate play and sleeping spaces, including a separate sleeping area for children under 18 months
- Childminder and household member correctly registered in the Childcare Personnel Register with valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Holds the required diploma (MBO Helpende Welzijn level 2) and valid first aid certificate
- Risk assessment present and up to date; childminder knows the risks and how to respond
- Correct group composition and backup arrangement in place
Summary
This unannounced annual inspection of 9 April 2026 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Ms Velde Van de-Kottelaar at Werflaan 85 in Zoetermeer. The childminder has been registered since 2012 with 6 childcare places and provides care for children aged 1-3 years via Gastouderbureau Zoetermeer. The inspection included an interview with the childminder and an assessment of the premises. All items examined meet the statutory quality requirements. No violations were identified and no areas for improvement were raised. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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