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About this childminder
Wetzels is a childminder (gastouder) in Meerssen. The childcare is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is situated at Sint Josephstraat 28, 6231EE, Meerssen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 12 years under number 122383771. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 Proostenbuurt neighbourhood, there are currently 5 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 2 are childminders (gastouders). This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
In Meerssen, you can find 19 other childminders (gastouders). This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.Read more
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Connected via agency
ViaViela region Sittard helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) in a homely environment. The agency listens to your specific wishes and puts you in touch with professional childminders in your neighbourhood. With experience since 2007 and as parents themselves, Marion and Etiënne Devens know what good childminder care should provide. The 'click' between parent and childminder is central to the matching process.
ViaViela region Sittard serves an extensive area in South Limburg, particularly the municipalities around Sittard, Heerlen, Kerkrade and Echt. The agency has childminders available in more than 60 places in the region, from Amstenrade to Voerendaal. Parents from this region can count on a fixed contact person nearby.
ViaViela region Sittard is LRK-registered (number 210344465) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and inspection reports are publicly available. In addition, the location holds a Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and their GGD reports can be viewed via the LRK.
Connected via agency
At Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje, we value personal contact. Parents are assigned a fixed placement coordinator per region who guides them in finding the right childminder (gastouder) and with all questions regarding childcare. We offer high-quality childcare at an attractive price and work with some of the lowest agency fees in the region. Parents can count on adequate support with questions about childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), contracts, and any issues. We aim to respond to questions within 24 hours (on working days).
Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje is active in various parts of the Netherlands. We provide services for childminders (gastouders) and parents regarding small-scale childcare in, among others, the following regions: Central and West Brabant, Southeast Brabant, North Limburg, Central Limburg, South Limburg, Drechtsteden, Gouda, South Holland, and Utrecht. Within these regions, we work in dozens of municipalities and towns. Our head office is located in Weert, but we have LRK registrations for multiple locations in different regions.
We are a reliable and transparent party that has been active since 2008. We work together with the Tax Authority for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and hold multiple LRK registrations for different regions. We are inspected annually by the GGD on our working methods and procedures. We hold certificates from the Disputes Committee for all our locations. Our childminders (gastouders) must meet legal requirements such as a suitable diploma, Paediatric First Aid certificate, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: April 14, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder is sensitive and provides a safe, relaxed environment where children feel at ease
- Responds to individual wishes and needs of the children
- Supportive role in upbringing with attention for all children
- The home is smoke-free, with a fully enclosed and child-friendly outdoor space
- Sufficient play and sleeping areas with 3 cots for childcare
- Current risk assessment for safety and health is present
- The childminder holds all required certificates and declarations
Summary
GGD Zuid Limburg conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 14 April 2025 at childminder Wetzels in Meerssen. The care takes place in the childminder's home and is registered for 6 childcare places for children aged 0 to 4 years. At the time of inspection, 4 children were present. The childminder is affiliated with childminder agency ViaViela. All examined components meet the legal requirements: registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. The childminder demonstrates sensitive behaviour, provides a safe and relaxed environment, and responds to individual needs of the children. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is to apply no enforcement action.
Agency contacts
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Phone
06-47049584Website
www.viaviela.nlConnected via agency
Phone
+31 642148750Website
www.liefbeestje.nlLRK number
122383771Reviews
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