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Zalm - Childminder in Andel

Zalm

ChildminderAltenaLRK 170997522

Details updated on 9 September 2026

Quick facts

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

About this childminder

Zalm is a childminder (gastouder) in Altena. The care is intended for children from 0 to 13 years old. The location is based at Wilhelminastraat 3, 4281LM, Andel. The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 4 years under number 170997522. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Woudrichem neighbourhood, there are currently 42 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 19 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area. In Altena, there are another 92 childminders to be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.
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ViaViela Gorinchem

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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home environment. With a national network of 40 locations and more than 4,500 registered childminders, the agency offers personal mediation and guidance. Parents receive a fixed contact person in their region who supports them throughout the entire process, from matching to ongoing guidance. Childminder care via ViaViela offers flexibility in care hours and is on average 20% more affordable than other forms of childcare.

ViaViela region Gorinchem serves an extensive area in the Alblasserwaard, Vijfheerenlanden, and the Land van Heusden en Altena. The agency mediates childminders in more than 50 places in the region, including Gorinchem, Papendrecht, Sliedrecht, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. Parents in this region have a fixed contact person who personally guides them in finding a childminder in their immediate vicinity.

ViaViela region Gorinchem is LRK-registered (number: 104000570) and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders hold the required diplomas and are regularly visited by their fixed contact person to check whether the childcare location meets safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.

Childminder care (gastouderopvang) at Hoppas is 'your second home' — personal childcare in a homely atmosphere with the same, familiar face every day. This small-scale care offers flexibility in hours and is often available close to home. Children enjoy playing and discovering together in a small group of maximum 6 children.

Our childminders (gastouders) are flexible and provide bespoke care tailored to your needs. The childminder agency (gastouderbureau) handles the administrative matters and supports both childminders and parents. For care from 20 hours per week, childminder care is generally more affordable than a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV).

Hoppas childminder care (gastouderopvang) operates in the Land van Heusden and Altena region. We are the largest childminder agency in Altena and have childminders spread across various locations in the region. Almost always there is a childminder available nearby, enabling flexible and local childcare.

Hoppas safeguards quality through active supervision and regular inspections. Our childminders (gastouders) are guided by the placement agency and regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All childminders work according to policy plans, protocols and in safe, approved environments.

As an active childminder agency, we maintain constant contact with our childminders and regularly visit them during care hours. All family members over 17 who may be present during care are screened through a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Homes are inspected through Risk Assessment to meet safety requirements.

At Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje, we believe the child always comes first. We offer parents personal guidance in finding a childminder (gastouder) who suits their family situation and wishes. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) offers flexibility, small-scale care and a homely atmosphere for your child. Our childminders are qualified and registered, which means you are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). You will be assigned a dedicated placement coordinator per region who will guide you through all questions about the care. We maintain transparent rates with no hidden costs and offer support with applying for childcare benefit.

Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje is active in various parts of the Netherlands with regional branches and placement coordinators. We operate in multiple regions including Limburg (North, Central and South Limburg), Brabant (Central, West and South-East Brabant), South Holland (including Drechtsteden and Gouda region), Utrecht and Gelderland. Per region we have a fixed contact person who guides local childminders and parents. Our service area encompasses both large cities and smaller municipalities, with an extensive network of childminders.

Gastouderbureau Het Liefbeestje meets all statutory quality requirements for childcare. Our childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and hold the required diplomas, first aid certificate and Certificate of Conduct (VOG). We are inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) at least once every 2 years, and all inspection reports are publicly available. The agency is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee and holds 'dispute-free' certificates for all branches. We work together with the Tax and Customs Administration for transparent childcare benefit and have been active in the sector since 2008.

GGD Inspection

12November 17, 2025

All good

Inspection date: November 17, 2025

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The childminder meets all assessed legal requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, childminder requirements, accommodation and facilities, and safety and health.

Strengths

  • The childminder is well acquainted with the pedagogical policy plan and applies it in practice
  • The care is responsibly organized with suitable indoor and outdoor play areas
  • The childminder holds the required diploma and a valid first aid certificate
  • The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder is well informed about safety and health risks
  • The childminder is familiar with the reporting code for child abuse and knows how to act upon suspicion

Summary

This annual inspection of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Zalm in Andel, conducted on 17 November 2025 by GGD West-Brabant, shows that the childminder meets all assessed legal requirements. The care accommodates six children aged 0 to 13 years, four days per week. The childminder is registered with three childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus): ViaViela Gorinchem, Mare, and Hoppas. During the unannounced visit, three children were present. The observation indicated that the childminder organizes the care responsibly and is well acquainted with and applies the pedagogical policy plan. There was one incident involving an intern who had not been timely linked to two of the three childminder agencies, but this was resolved on the day of the inspection visit or the day after. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.

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