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Weijer-Buwalda - Childminder in Franeker

Weijer-Buwalda

Childminder•Waadhoeke•LRK 186254428

Details updated on 10 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–13 years
12Opening hours07:30–18:00, Monday-Friday
Child places6 child places

About this childminder

Weijer-Buwalda is a childminder (gastouder) in Waadhoeke. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at P S Gerbrandystraat 1, 8802RR, Franeker. The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 10 years under number 186254428. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Sexbierumervaartbuurt neighbourhood, there are currently 7 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 6 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area. In Waadhoeke, there are 83 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.

The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) of Kinderopvang Friesland matches parents with childminders throughout the entire province of Friesland. We offer small-scale, home-like childcare for children aged 0 to 13, where your child is always cared for by the same person. This creates a personal bond and a familiar environment that feels like a second home.

You can choose care at the childminder's home or at your own home, with flexible options for care hours, holidays, and study days. Our placement coordinators personally guide you in finding a childminder who suits your family situation and parenting style.

The childminder agency of Kinderopvang Friesland operates in every corner of the province of Friesland. Our administration is based in Franeker, but we match childminders and parents throughout the entire province. Each region has a specialized placement coordinator who knows the childminders in that area well, enabling us to tailor placements to the wishes of both parents and childminders.

We want your child to be cared for safely. That is why every childminder is assessed by our placement coordinators and by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). This happens before starting, and continues to return annually. The childminders are familiar with applicable laws and protocols and know how to act safely in various situations.

Besides physical safety, social-emotional safety is equally important. Attention is given to this as well. Inspection reports of our childminder agency are publicly available via the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).

GGD Inspection

All good

Inspection date: September 22, 2025

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The childminder meets all inspected requirements. The care is organized in a responsible and pedagogically sound manner.

Strengths

  • Pedagogical practice is organized responsibly
  • Childminder holds a relevant diploma (Nursing) and a valid first aid certificate
  • All statutory registrations and Certificates of Conduct are in order
  • Risk assessments for safety and health are up to date and signed
  • Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space for the children
  • Childminder is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol

Summary

GGD Fryslân conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 22 September 2025 at childminder Weijer-Buwalda in Franeker. The inspection covered a sample of areas including registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children through the childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) 4Kids and Gastouderbureau Stichting Kinderopvang Friesland. During the visit, 3 children in care were present. The childminder holds a Nursing diploma, a valid paediatric first aid certificate, and a Certificate of Conduct. All persons at the care address are registered in the Childcare Persons Register. The risk assessments are up to date and signed. The childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol and knows how to act on suspicions of abuse through the childminder agency.

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