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At Kind&co ludens you will find small-scale childminder (gastouder) care in a homely atmosphere, where a maximum of six children are cared for per childminder. This ensures plenty of individual attention and a calm environment. The childminders work according to the Pedagogical Heart of Kind&co ludens and are supported by fixed contact persons from the agency. Parents can easily contact the childminder for personal handovers and can discuss changing times and days by arrangement. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and remains involved throughout the entire care period.

Kind&co ludens has childminders in many municipalities in central Netherlands. Parents can find childminders in their area via the location finder on the website. The service office is located in Houten, but childminders are spread across various places in the region.

Kind&co ludens is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and has GGD inspection reports that can be viewed online. The organisation meets the new quality requirements for childminder care that will come into effect on 1 July 2026. As a social childcare provider without profit motive, the organisation invests all revenue in the development of children.

At Gastouderland, you'll find small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. Your child is cared for by a registered childminder (gastouder) with whom you build a personal bond. Our regional consultant guides you in finding the right match and is always there for you. You only pay for the actual hours of care and are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). We offer flexible childcare options, also for parents with irregular working hours.

Gastouderland has national coverage with 23 locations throughout the Netherlands. Our regional consultants work locally and have access to a large database of qualified childminders (gastouders) in every region. We have locations across the country so we can serve you as locally as possible.

Gastouderland complies with the Childcare Act and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). All childminders (gastouders) and household members over 18 have a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Persons Register. The care location is checked annually for safety and hygiene. We have an internal and external complaints procedure and are members of the Disputes Committee. GGD inspection reports are publicly available via our documents page.