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Hartman Nikkels is a childminder (gastouder) in Epe. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Bij de hand. The location is based at Jasmijnstraat 30, 8171AP, Vaassen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 277187631. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Bij de hand. On the agency page you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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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
Violations
Inspection date: July 8, 2026
Strengths
- Sound pedagogical climate with sensitive and responsive interactions
- Childminder holds appropriate qualifications and a valid first aid certificate
- Accommodation is safe, smoke-free and has sufficient play and sleeping space
- Group composition complies with statutory calculation rules
- Childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Back-up carer is available within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
Violations
- Pedagogical work plan was missing on inspection date (new requirement since 1 July 2026); resolved on 28-07-2026
- Smoke detector in hallway was not positioned in accordance with risk assessment, meaning smoke would be detected later; resolved on 20-07-2026
- Box containing sharp/pointed objects was accessible in the living room during the inspection visit
Summary
Childminder Hartman-Nikkels in Vaassen was inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on 8 July 2026. The care meets all statutory requirements following two recovery offers. There were violations regarding the pedagogical work plan (missing) and safety measures (smoke detector incorrectly positioned, sharp objects accessible). Both have been resolved. The pedagogical practice, accommodation, group composition and other safety aspects were good. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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Phone
0578-611555Website
www.bijdehand.nuLRK number
277187631Reviews
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