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M. Hessels- de Vries is a childminder (gastouder) in Opsterland. The childcare is registered in the name of Hessels de Vries. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Valomsreed 2, 9247AW, Ureterp.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 7 years under number 311844911. 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.
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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: November 19, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder holds a recognized diploma and a valid first aid certificate
- All required documents are present and up-to-date
- The risk assessment for safety and health is current and address-specific
- The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and the domestic violence reporting code
- The care address has adequate play, sleep, and outdoor space
- Group composition and backup care arrangements are properly organized
- The childminder and co-resident are registered in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang)
Summary
The annual inspection on 19 November 2025 at childminder M. Hessels-de Vries in Ureterp, conducted by GGD Fryslân on behalf of municipality Opsterland, shows a fully positive picture. The childminder meets all inspected statutory quality requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were found. The childminder provides care through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Jool for a maximum of 6 children. During the unannounced visit, no children were present, which meant the pedagogical policy could not be observed in practice. The childminder agreed with the draft report and did not submit any comments.
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Phone
0622685429Website
www.kinderopvangjool.nlLRK number
311844911Reviews
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