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Westerhof-Lukje is a childminder (gastouder) in Midden-Groningen. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Bilderdijklaan 28, 9602AL, Hoogezand.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 14 years under number 530732282. 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 the Hoogezand-Sappemeer neighbourhood, there are currently 79 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 37 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
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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.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 5, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder has knowledge of and acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan
- The childminder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), a diploma in Care and Welfare Assistance, and a first aid certificate
- The risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and tailored to the address
- The childminder is easily reachable by phone and has arranged backup cover
- Care takes place in a smoke-free home with sufficient play and sleeping space
Violations
- Missing 3 smoke detectors (utility room, hallway, landing) in the premises and furnishings
- Insufficient knowledge of procedures for contacting the confidential inspector for childcare regarding safety and health
Summary
The annual inspection of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Mrs. Westerhof-Lukje in Hoogezand, conducted by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Groningen, presents a predominantly positive picture. Care is provided through childminder agency 4Kids for a maximum of 6 children. The childminder meets the legal requirements regarding registration, pedagogical climate, and personal competence. Two violations were identified: missing smoke detectors in the utility room, hallway, and landing, and inadequate knowledge of the confidential inspector for childcare. Both violations were remedied following a recovery offer. The GGD advises no enforcement action.
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