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M. Westrik is a childminder (gastouder) in Apeldoorn. The childcare is registered under the name of Westrik. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Bouwe Landlaan 26, 7321AE, Apeldoorn.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 3 years under number 260801859. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the De Haven neighbourhood, there are currently 2 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 1 is a childminder (gastouder). 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
All good
Inspection date: March 9, 2026
Strengths
- Warm, trusting relationship with the children; children feel emotionally secure
- Consistent routine and daily rhythm that allows children to predict what happens next
- Strong pedagogical practice: follows the child's lead, reads aloud, names and discusses experiences
- Positive atmosphere with clear rules that are explained to the children
- Safe and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces with sufficient play materials
- Thorough risk assessment for safety and health with concrete measures in place
- Correct group composition and compliance with registration requirements
- Valid diplomas and certificates, including first aid (EHBO) through January 2027
Summary
The unannounced annual inspection on 9 March 2026 at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Ms. M. Westrik at Bouwe Landlaan 26 in Apeldoorn presents a positive picture. The childminder/host parent care, placed through Gastouderbureau Bij de Hand, meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The host parent provides care for a maximum of 6 children and offers a warm, predictable pedagogical approach with established routines. Safety measures are well in order, including a thorough risk assessment. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement measures.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
260801859Reviews
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