Wal

Strengths

• Childminder meets all statutory quality requirements
• Holds a recognized diploma and valid first aid certificate until 1 April 2027
• Care location is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished with sufficient indoor and outdoor play facilities
• Smoke-free environment
• Up-to-date and signed risk assessment for safety and health
• Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
• Telephone availability and backup contact arranged
• Registered in the Childcare Personnel Register with valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG)

Summary

The annual inspection on 4 November 2025 at childminder Ms van der Wal in Dokkum shows a fully compliant care location. The childminder meets all inspected statutory quality requirements. The care is provided through childminder agency Tiko Kinderopvang, with 6 registered childcare places. At the time of inspection, one child aged 10 years was present. The childminder holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate until 2027, and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang). The home offers sufficient play and outdoor space, is smoke-free and safely furnished. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol. No children in care were present during the visit, making observation of the pedagogical policy in practice not possible. The childminder agrees with the report and did not submit any comments.