I. Kamphuis Jans

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.

Gastouderbureau FIJN helps parents find a suitable childminder (gastouder) that matches their wishes and needs. The agency mediates and guides childminder care in the Apeldoorn region and surrounding areas. Parents can count on personal guidance, transparent communication, and support throughout the entire process from matching through to the care period. The agency arranges contractual documentation and offers support with applying for childcare benefit.

The service area of Gastouderbureau FIJN is mainly in the Apeldoorn region and surrounding areas, including Twello, Klarenbeek, and Beekbergen. The agency is located in Apeldoorn at Deventerstraat 396 and serves parents and childminders in this region.

Gastouderbureau FIJN is a recognized and GGD-registered childminder agency with LRK number 365460928. All childminders are LRK-registered and meet all legal requirements, including a valid first aid certificate, required diploma, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) for all household members over 18. The agency carries out annual safety checks at care locations and visits childminders at least twice a year. Official documents such as the pedagogical policy plan, GGD report, and complaints procedure are publicly available.