Hellement

Strengths

• The childminder meets all personal qualification requirements and holds a valid first aid certificate
• A pedagogical policy is in place and the childminder has a clear vision on child-centered care
• The accommodation has sufficient play and sleeping space and is smoke-free
• A risk assessment has been drawn up and action points have been implemented (socket covers, child-safe window locks, smoke detectors installed)
• The childminder is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code

Violations

• The childcare location is situated within 25 meters of the edge of a busy road within the built-up area, which is in violation of the Municipal Health Service (GGD) guideline on Air Quality and Health and results in insufficient protection of children against health risks from air pollution (exhaust fumes, particulate matter, soot, nitrogen dioxide)

Summary

This inspection report concerns an application for registration of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Hellement in Arnhem for 6 childcare places. The childminder personally meets all requirements: she has the appropriate diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, is registered in the childcare personnel register, and has a sound pedagogical policy. The accommodation is suitable with sufficient play and sleeping space and the home is smoke-free. However, the location is within 25 meters of a busy road, which according to the Municipal Health Service (GGD) guideline on Air Quality and Health is undesirable for long-term care of young children due to health risks from exhaust fumes. In their response, the childminder and childminder agency indicated that the apartment is set back from the road, that she will ventilate the premises, wishes to purchase an air quality monitor, and has acquired an air purifier. The supervisory authority, however, maintains its negative recommendation.