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Venema Fennema is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerwolde. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Sportweg 50, 9695EC, Bellingwolde.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 10 years under number 922896793. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 Bellingwedde neighbourhood, there are currently 22 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 5 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Gastouderbureau Bambini offers parents personal guidance in finding a suitable childminder (gastouder) for their children. The agency mediates between parents and childminders, ensuring a good match based on your specific wishes and needs. After the placement, the agency remains involved with support in practical, educational and financial matters.
Parents can count on transparent communication and professional guidance throughout the entire process, from the intake interview at home to the annual evaluation. The agency also helps with practical matters such as applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and drawing up childcare agreements.
Gastouderbureau Bambini mediates across an extensive service area in East Groningen. The agency has childminders available in Winschoten and surrounding towns in the region. The mediation covers both urban and rural areas in this region.
Gastouderbureau Bambini meets all statutory quality requirements and is GGD-approved. The agency has drawn up a Quality Covenant and received a dispute-free certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee in 2024. All childminders hold a pedagogical qualification, a valid first aid certificate for children and a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag).
The agency works with a Pedagogical Policy Plan and organises regular theme evenings for the professional development of childminders. Inspection reports are publicly accessible via the National Childcare Register.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 3, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and affectionate interaction with children; ensures emotional safety
- Ample play materials and indoor and outdoor play space
- Clear pedagogical work plan with visible implementation
- Good professional competence: SPW 3 diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Smoke-free, safely arranged home with adequate sleeping space
- Proper backup care arrangement (spouse and neighbor)
Summary
This annual inspection of 3 February 2026 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Trijntje Janna Venema Fennema in Bellingwolde, conducted by GGD Groningen on behalf of the municipality of Westerwolde. The host parent cares for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 13 years in a detached house with a spacious garden. She has over 12 years of experience, including previous work at a toddler playgroup. All four assessed domains – pedagogical climate, requirements for the host parent, accommodation and layout, and safety and health – fully meet the legal requirements. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The inspector advises no enforcement action.
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