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Velde Veenhof is a childminder (gastouder) in Smallingerland. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at De Lanen 5, 9204WB, Drachten.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 346045514. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
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Gastouderbureau Jool offers parents a personal and reliable route to suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang). The bureau takes the full administrative burden off parents' hands, arranges payments between parents and childminders, and ensures professional guidance for both childminders and parents. Parents receive support in finding a childminder who fits their wishes and family situation, through a careful matching process that begins with a personal intake interview at home.
Gastouderbureau Jool is active in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. The bureau has its roots in Friesland, where founder Alina van der Heide lives in Drachten. Childminders in this region can always turn to the bureau for questions and support.
Gastouderbureau Jool is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and is inspected annually by GGD Fryslân. The bureau carries out risk assessments at all childminders and these are available for parents to view. There is an active parent committee that advises on pedagogical policy, quality, safety and prices. The bureau has a complaints procedure and privacy policy in accordance with legal requirements.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 15, 2025
Strengths
- All mandatory documents are present and up-to-date
- Childminder holds a recognised diploma and valid first aid certificate (until 01-10-2027)
- Risk assessment for safety and health is recent (10-10-2025) and tailored to the address
- Childminder has good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- The care address has adequate indoor and outdoor play facilities
- Telephone availability and backup cover are well arranged
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) Fryslân conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 15 October 2025 at childminder Velde Veenhof (M.L. van der Velde) at De Lanen 5 in Drachten. The childminder provides care through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Jool and is registered for 6 childcare places. At the time of inspection, 2 children (aged 5 and 6) were in care. No children were present during the visit, meaning the pedagogical policy could not be observed in practice. The childminder proved to be well informed about the pedagogical policy plan and all mandatory documents were present. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
0622685429Website
www.kinderopvangjool.nlLRK number
346045514Reviews
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