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Hilhorst is a childminder (gastouder) in Gorinchem. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Kinderoase. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Gorinchem.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) since 2025 under number 258247277. 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 registered with Kinderoase. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Kinderoase offers parents a second home for their children with caring childminders (gastouders). The agency relieves parents by providing professional mediation, contract management and support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents can count on personal attention, flexible childcare hours and the assurance that their child is cared for in a safe, certified environment. The team is ready to answer questions about care, matching and daily practical matters.
Kinderoase offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the Zuid-Holland Zuid region. The agency operates from certified childcare locations in this region, with childminders spread across various municipalities. The head office is located in Gorinchem, from where the team of mediation staff supports parents and childminders throughout the entire region.
Kinderoase complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) and is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). The agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and operates according to the Childcare Act. All childminders (gastouders) and adult household members have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. Kinderoase has an up-to-date Child Abuse Reporting Code and carries out risk assessments at all childcare locations.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: July 29, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical quality is satisfactory; children feel emotionally safe and secure
- Childminder encourages children's autonomy and development
- Calm, safe and familiar atmosphere during observation
- Pedagogical work plan is complete and implemented in practice
- Safety measures are well in order (smoke detectors, enclosed garden, secured power outlets)
- Childminder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), diploma and first aid certificate
- Risk assessment and action plan are available and being followed
Shortcomings
- Childminder initially did not know how to contact the confidential inspector for childcare
- Childminder initially did not know how and when to report to the police
Summary
The annual inspection conducted on 29 July 2026 at childminder Hilhorst in Gorinchem presents a positive picture. The childminder meets all assessed quality requirements under the Childcare Act. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home, arranged through childminder agency Kinderoase. During the visit, a calm, safe atmosphere was observed in which children feel secure and are free to play. The childminder encourages the autonomy and development of the children. No violations were identified. However, during the inspection visit the childminder initially did not know how to contact the confidential inspector or how to report to the police; this information was looked up and articulated on the spot. No enforcement action has been advised.
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