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Welink-Borger is a childminder (gastouder) in Hardenberg. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at De Koningsvaren 41, 7701ME, Dedemsvaart.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 15 years under number 531563157. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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 Hardenberg, there are 95 other childminders (gastouders) to be found. That makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely environment, with personal attention for your child at the centre. The agency mediates between parents and carefully selected childminders in the Drenthe region. Parents can count on flexible childcare hours, also outside regular office hours, and only pay for the hours actually used. The agency supports parents with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and ensures transparent administration through the online system OpvangApp. With regular evaluations and home visits, the agency safeguards the quality of care.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe is active throughout the entire province of Drenthe. The agency mediates between parents and childminders in various places within the province. Parents can use the childminder marketplace on the website of De Gastoudercentrale to see if there are available childminders in their area. The agency focuses on flexible childcare close to the parents' work or home.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl Drenthe is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 195998261 and falls under the supervision of the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The agency operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and applies strict selection criteria for childminders, including a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate, and pedagogical training. Payments are processed through a third-party account via Stichting derdengelden, providing financial security in the event of bankruptcy. The agency has a parent committee and follows protocols for child abuse and complaint handling. Regular home visits (at least twice a year) and evaluations safeguard the quality of care.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 22, 2025
Strengths
- Warm and responsive interaction with children, as observed during the care of a baby
- Clear pedagogical values: respect, no swearing, and appropriate language use
- Good cooperation with two childminder agencies and an up-to-date risk assessment
- Meets all qualification requirements, including first aid certificate
- Safe accommodation with separate sleeping area for babies and adequate backup care arrangement
Summary
Childminder Welink-Borger in Dedemsvaart was inspected by GGD IJsselland on 22 May 2025. The annual investigation covered all quality domains: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. The childminder provides care in a detached house for a maximum of 6 children (ages 0-13), works with two childminder agencies (Mare and Thuis-in-Opvang), and meets all diploma and certificate requirements. During the visit, an 8-month-old baby was present; the observation showed a warm, responsive care situation with attention for emotional safety and clear boundaries. All assessed components comply with the Childcare Act. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The GGD advises the municipality of Hardenberg not to take enforcement measures.
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