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M. Verdam Fokker is a childminder (gastouder) in Hilversum. The childcare is registered under the name Verdam Fokker. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Seinstraat 66, 1223DB, Hilversum.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 6 years under number 227965280. 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 childcare. In the Astronomischebuurt neighbourhood, there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 4 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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De Gooische Opvang is a childminder agency (gastouderbureau) that mediates small-scale, professional childcare in childminders' (gastouders) homes in and around Het Gooi. The agency offers various forms of care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, including daycare, after-school care, evening care and weekend care. Parents pay a fixed monthly fee of €53 for one or more children with the same childminder (gastouder), excluding the childminder costs which parents and childminders determine between themselves. De Gooische Opvang is known for personal contact, flexibility and a homely atmosphere.
De Gooische Opvang is active in and around Het Gooi. The agency mediates childminders (gastouders) in various places in the region, including Hilversum, Eemnes and Amersfoort. As a small childminder agency (gastouderbureau), De Gooische Opvang consciously focuses on this region in order to guarantee personal contact with both childminders (gastouders) and requesting parents.
De Gooische Opvang complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). The agency has an LRK registration number (179898024) and is inspected annually by the GGD, with inspection reports publicly available on the website. There is an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act with a complaints committee of three members. In 2025, the agency was complaint-free and received a dispute-free certificate. De Gooische Opvang also holds the KNGO quality mark for pedagogical support and follows the four basic pedagogical objectives from the Childcare Act.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 6, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder provides an emotionally safe environment and has a trusting relationship with the children
- The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy of the childminder agency and implements it
- The childcare space is appropriately set up with sufficient play opportunities
- The childminder correctly adheres to the requirements for group composition
- An adequate backup caregiver is available within 15 minutes
- The risk assessment and action plan meet the requirements
- The childminder is well informed about safe sleeping practices and the domestic violence reporting protocol
Summary
The annual inspection on 6 November 2025 of childminder M. Verdam Fokker in Hilversum shows that the care fully complies with all legal requirements. The childminder cares for children aged 0 to 4 years in her own home, Monday through Thursday. She is affiliated with childminder agency De Gooische Opvang. All assessed domains – registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health – were found to be satisfactory. The childminder knows the pedagogical policy, provides an emotionally safe environment, and has a warm, trusting relationship with the children. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The previous inspection in October 2023 revealed two violations (missing smoke detector and risk assessment), which were resolved following a recovery offer. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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