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J.V. Mels - Childminder in Hoorn

J.V. Mels

Childminder•Hoorn•LRK 206345902

Details updated on 5 August 2026

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Ages0–4 years
Child places6 child places

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Gastouderbureau ViaViela is het grootste gastouderbureau van Nederland met meer dan 40 vestigingen verspreid over het hele land. Wij bemiddelen tussen ouders en professionele gastouders voor kleinschalige kinderopvang in een huiselijke omgeving. ViaViela ondersteunt ouders bij het vinden van een geschikte gastouder die past bij hun wensen en biedt uitgebreide begeleiding aan zowel ouders als gastouders. Ons bureau zorgt voor kwaliteitsbewaking, veilige administratie en ondersteuning bij kinderopvangtoeslag. Met een persoonlijke contactpersoon in elke regio en een zorgvuldige screening van alle gastouders bieden wij betrouwbare opvang waar ouders hun kind met een gerust hart kunnen achterlaten.

ViaViela has more than 40 locations spread throughout the Netherlands, so there is always a permanent contact person available near you. Our agency operates nationally with a personal network in every region. We mediate childminders in all parts of the country, from major cities to smaller towns. Every ViaViela location has knowledge of the local area and the network of childminders in that region.

ViaViela meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). We monitor the quality of care through regular visits to childminders (at least twice a year) and checks on safety and hygiene regulations. All childminders hold the required diplomas and have an active LRK registration. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) inspects our agency annually and the childminders every two years. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act.

GGD Inspection

12April 2, 2026

All good

Inspection date: April 2, 2026

6
Strengths
0
Shortcomings
0
Violations
The childcare quality meets all statutory requirements. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) expects that responsible childcare will be provided and advises the host parent to commence operations following definitive approval from the municipality.

Strengths

  • Host parent holds appropriate professional qualifications and a registered first aid certificate for children
  • Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, safely and appropriately furnished
  • Separate sleeping area available for children under 1.5 years
  • Backup caregiver arranged who can be present within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
  • Risk assessment for safety and health has been conducted and accident registration is in place
  • Host parent has good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) J.V. Mels in Hoorn, conducted by GGD Hollands Noorden. The host parent provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 3 years through host parent agency ViaViela Sandy Laan. All assessed statutory conditions have been met, including registration requirements, pedagogical requirements, expertise, accommodation, safety and health. The host parent holds the correct qualifications, first aid certificate and a registered backup caregiver. The risk assessment has been conducted and the host parent is familiar with the child abuse reporting code. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The GGD advises the municipality of Hoorn to include this facility in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).

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