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Hofman Westra is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency (gastouderbureau) CGOB De Herberg. The location is based at Rijksstraatweg 34, 9804TD, Noordhorn.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 698837137. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked 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 CGOB De Herberg. On the agency page you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At Christelijk Gastouderbureau De Herberg, we help parents find a childminder (gastouder) who suits their family. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) offers small-scale childcare in a homely environment, with personal attention for every child. Our Christian childminders provide a safe and familiar environment where children feel at home. We guide the entire process from intake to placement and remain involved afterwards to ensure the quality of care.
Childminders throughout the Netherlands are affiliated with De Herberg, so always close to home. We have 15 childminder agency branches spread across the country. Care is possible at the childminder's home, but also at the parents' home. Our childminders live in many cities and regions throughout the Netherlands.
Christelijk Gastouderbureau De Herberg is a recognized and GGD-registered childminder agency. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK), which means parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We ensure that childminders meet all requirements of the Childcare Act and carry out annual risk assessments at care locations. Our placement staff are pedagogically trained professionals who safeguard the quality of care.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 25, 2026
Strengths
- Safe, home-like childcare environment on a farm with lots of attention for the outdoors, nature and animals
- Childminder holds a relevant qualification (SPW 4) and a valid first aid certificate
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, appropriate to the number and age of the children
- Smoke-free home
- Good backup arrangement with telephone availability
- Up-to-date risk assessment for safety and health (last updated 1 April 2026)
- Childminder has knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspection of childminder Hofman Westra in Noordhorn on 25 June 2026 shows a location that fully complies with all legal requirements. The unannounced annual inspection assessed registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. All areas were rated satisfactory with no shortcomings. The childminder provides care on a farm with considerable attention to the outdoors, nature and animals. There are no violations, areas for improvement, or recovery offers. The advice to the municipality is to take no enforcement action.
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