About this childminding agency
Childminding agency (gastouderbureau) Kinderoase is a professional agency that has been providing warm childcare for over 27 years in the Zuid-Holland Zuid region. From its office in Gorinchem, Kinderoase supports over 48 childminders (gastouders) and nannies who care for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old in a homely atmosphere. The agency ensures careful matching between parents and childminders based on personal preferences and offers 24/7 flexible childcare options. Kinderoase safeguards quality through continuous screening, GGD inspections, pedagogical support, and an extensive lending service for children's items.
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For parents
Kinderoase offers parents a second home for their children with caring childminders (gastouders). The agency relieves parents by providing professional mediation, contract management and support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents can count on personal attention, flexible childcare hours and the assurance that their child is cared for in a safe, certified environment. The team is ready to answer questions about care, matching and daily practical matters.
Subsidy & costs
Kinderoase supports parents in applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency costs are part of the total childcare costs and qualify for benefit. The agency is a partner of the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration Benefits and ensures monthly submission of childcare hours used. Parents can use the quick calculation tool on the website for a first indication, or request a personal quote for a detailed overview of costs and benefit.
The rates at Kinderoase consist of a fixed monthly amount for agency costs and a separate hourly rate for the childminder fee. The minimum number of hours to be used is 5 hours per week per child with varying schedules. Parents only pay for the hours actually used and do not have to pay through holidays provided this is reported in time. In 2026, a maximum hourly rate (ceiling rate) applies in childminder care of €8.49 per hour. Parents can request a personal quote for a customised calculation based on their specific situation.
Trust & screening
Kinderoase carries out extensive screening of all childminders (gastouders) and nannies:
- Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG): Every childminder, adult household member and person structurally present must submit a VOG.
- Childcare Personnel Register: All persons with a VOG are registered in this government register for continuous screening.
- Paediatric First Aid certificate: Before care begins, every childminder or nanny must have a current Paediatric First Aid certificate.
- Home risk assessment (RIE): The childcare location is inspected for any risks before care commences.
- Diploma requirements: Childminders have at least an mbo-2 Helping (Care and) Welfare diploma or can obtain this through Kinderoase Academy.
Kinderoase complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) and is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service). The agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and operates according to the Childcare Act. All childminders (gastouders) and adult household members have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. Kinderoase has an up-to-date Child Abuse Reporting Code and carries out risk assessments at all childcare locations.
Next steps
Kinderoase follows a careful matching process:
- Profile sketch: We meet your family to create a comprehensive picture of your wishes and preferences.
- Tailored recruitment and selection: If necessary, we start a targeted recruitment process for the perfect match.
- Introduction and placement: We personally introduce interesting candidates to you in a no-obligation meeting.
- Clear contracts: Once there is a match, agreements are recorded in writing and sent digitally for approval.
Highlights
Support services
- Equipment lending service
- Training
- First Aid course
- Pedagogical advice
- Contract management
- Benefit support
Service area cities
Service area regions
Mission & vision
Our mission is warm childcare. We are happy to offer home-like care in a compact setting, entirely according to your wishes. We are an extension of your family life, including the norms and values you hold dear. That is why we are happy to match you with the right childminder (gastouder) or nanny in your area.
Pedagogical vision
Kinderoase has a pedagogical policy plan as a guide for childminders (gastouders) and nannies with pedagogical questions. The agency supports children's pedagogical development through attention to rest, regularity, healthy nutrition, outdoor play and exercise. Childminders work with creative themes and stimulate motor and pedagogical development according to the norms and values of the parents.
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: September 30, 2025
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy is actively implemented through intake interviews, progress meetings, and on-site observations
- Placement coordinators visit childminders at least twice yearly and conduct annual evaluation meetings with parent clients
- Training sessions are offered to childminders, including on risky play and sexual development
- All staff members, childminders, and household members are properly registered in the Childcare Persons Register
- The childminder agency is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang)
- Digital systems (PortaBase) are used for administration and communication
Shortcomings
- Genuinely involve parents in fee changes rather than merely informing them after the decision has been made
- Adopt a more personal and proactive approach with existing parent clients to encourage participation in a parent committee, in addition to written appeals directed at new parents
- Carry out alternative parent consultation more carefully in accordance with legal requirements
Violations
- Failure to publish the most recent inspection report on the website (resolved through recovery offer on 6 November 2025)
- The complaints procedure did not specifically describe that complaints could be submitted about conduct of the holder/staff towards parents/children and about the agreement between holder and parent (resolved through recovery offer on 6 November 2025)
- The holder did not genuinely involve parent clients in the fee change effective 1 September 2025, but only informed them after the decision had already been taken; this does not meet the requirements for alternative parent consultation (no recovery offer)
Summary
The annual inspection of childminder agency Kinderoase in Gorinchem presents a mixed picture. The agency supervises 48 childminders with 55 registered facilities in the Zuid-Holland Zuid region. Pedagogical quality and duty of care are in order, with active supervision by placement coordinators through home visits and training sessions. However, three violations were identified, two of which were resolved through a recovery offer. One violation regarding alternative parent consultation on a fee change remained unresolved. The holder acknowledges this in their statement of defence and offers an apology.
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