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Harms van Gent is a childminder (gastouder) in Katwijk. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Kroost Nannies. The childcare takes place at the requesting parent's home in Katwijk.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 227951359. 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.
This childminder is affiliated with Kroost Nannies. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Kroost Nannies helps parents find a professional nanny for in-home childcare. The agency handles the full recruitment and selection process, intake interviews, contracts, and LRK registration for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance from dedicated contact persons and can count on tailor-made arrangements that suit their family situation. The agency works with accounting firm Kas & Kroost for payroll administration and tax returns, so parents are completely unburdened.
Kroost Nannies is active in the triangle between Amsterdam, The Hague, and Amersfoort. The agency offers services to parents in this region who are looking for a nanny for in-home childcare. The exact availability of nannies may vary by location, but the agency has a network of qualified nannies in this triangle.
Kroost Nannies is a recognized childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with LRK registration (number 474021890) and Chamber of Commerce number 56359039. The agency works according to the model agreements of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang and complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang). Nannies must meet strict requirements: speak Dutch, hold a relevant diploma, have a VOG (Certificate of Conduct), and a valid first aid certificate for children. The agency supports nannies in obtaining any missing certificates and arranges the VOG application itself. Annual GGD inspections and risk assessments ensure safe and hygienic childcare.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: November 13, 2025
Strengths
- Clear daily structure that contributes to children's emotional safety
- Trusted relationship with the children and open communication with parents
- Sufficient play materials and varied range of activities
- Valid diploma and first aid certificate (valid until 11-10-2026)
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health (conducted 30-1-2025)
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Adequate backup care arrangement (reachable within 15 minutes in case of emergencies)
Summary
This inspection report concerns an annual sample check of the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Nicolette Harm s van Gent in Rijnsburg, conducted on 13 November 2025 by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Midden on behalf of the municipality of Katwijk. The childminder is registered for six childcare places and has an active mediation relationship with childminder agency Kinderopvang Thuis. At the time of inspection, two children (ages 2 and 4) were being cared for at the requesting parent's home address. All assessed quality requirements have been met: pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and furnishings, and safety and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The supervisor advises no enforcement action.
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