KidsMatch

Strengths

• Pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) is actively discussed during progress meetings and risk assessments
• The holder observes interactions between childminders (gastouders) and children, and relates these back to the core pedagogical objectives
• Childminders (gastouders) are offered targeted training, including the KIKI methodology
• Each care address is visited at least twice per year
• Administration is complete and digitally organised, with payments processed within 5 working days
• Annual evaluation meetings with parents are documented in writing

Summary

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) KidsMatch in Alkmaar was inspected on 11 November 2025 by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Noorden. The agency mediates and supervises 3 childminders (gastouders) in the Kennemerland region. All assessed conditions were met. No violations were identified and no recovery offer (herstelaanbod) was made. The holder actively keeps pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) on the agenda, conducts annual progress meetings, and visits each care address at least twice per year. Administration is in order and payments are processed correctly. The municipality is advised not to take enforcement measures.