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Waterman is a childminder (gastouder) in Apeldoorn. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Parelvissersstraat 454, 7323CN, Apeldoorn.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 820424407. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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. In the Anklaar neighbourhood, there are currently 7 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 7 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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Bij de hand offers parents flexible childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment for children aged 0 to 12. The agency matches parents with childminders based on specific wishes and needs, with personal attention and tailored solutions at the heart of the service. Parents receive support with financial administration through the cashier function and can count on help with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Bij de hand is active in the Zwolle-Nunspeet-Apeldoorn-Deventer region. The agency is based in Epe and works with over 250 childminders spread across this region. Parents can find childminders in their immediate area through the agency's online search system.
Bij de hand is a registered childminder agency that is inspected annually by the GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (Municipal Health Service). All childminders hold at least a diploma or experience certificate at MBO-2 level in Helpende (Zorg en) Welzijn (Healthcare and Welfare Assistant) and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency carries out home visits to childminders at least twice a year, one of which includes a risk assessment for safety and health. Bij de hand is a member of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang (Childcare Industry Association) and holds a complaint-free certificate.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 16, 2024
Strengths
- Trusting relationship between host parent and children with consistent routine and daily rhythm
- Positive atmosphere in which children learn to interact with one another
- Safe and appropriately equipped indoor and outdoor spaces with sufficient play materials
- Host parent holds appropriate diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Good risk assessment and safety measures (stair gates, enclosed garden, smoke detectors)
- Correct group composition with 3 children within maximum limits
Violations
- Missing signed parental consent form for use of outdoor sleeping beds for one child (rectified the following morning)
Summary
The annual inspection conducted on 16 September 2024 at host parent Waterman in Apeldoorn shows a well-functioning childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang). The care meets all quality requirements under the Childcare Act. There was one minor deficiency: a missing parental consent form for outdoor bed use, which was rectified the same day. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
820424407Reviews
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