About this childminding agency
Kinderopvang LinQ is a childminder agency (gastouderbureau) offering childcare for children from 0 to 13 years through childminders (gastouders) spread throughout Friesland. The agency matches parents with carefully screened childminders in the Harlingen, Bolsward, Joure and Franeker region. LinQ is known for personal guidance, flexible childcare options and short lines of communication. Parents can count on support in finding a suitable childminder who matches their personal preferences and working hours. The agency works according to a pedagogical policy plan and all childminders meet legal requirements such as a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), first aid diploma and relevant training.
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For parents
At Kinderopvang LinQ, we value personal attention and flexibility. We help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and working hours. Our childminders work with small groups of up to 6 children, often in a homely environment. You only pay for the hours you use and can count on flexible childcare hours. We mediate between parents and carefully screened childminders in Friesland, with attention for a good match and mutual trust.
Subsidy & costs
Parents using childminder care from Kinderopvang LinQ can apply for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) via the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). The maximum reimbursement in 2026 is €8.49 per child per hour. The amount of the benefit depends on the number of childcare hours, number of children and the parents' income. The agency advises an hourly rate of €7.39 for the childminder plus €1.10 agency costs, which together exactly equals the maximum benefit. Parents can calculate their personal benefit via the calculator on the Tax and Customs Administration website.
The costs for childminder care at Kinderopvang LinQ consist of two parts: a care fee for the childminder (advised at €7.39 per child per hour) and agency costs (€1.10 per child per hour). Together this is €8.49 per hour, which equals the maximum childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents only pay for the hours used, not fixed half-days. The agency acts as cashier; parents never pay directly to the childminder. Different rates apply for in-home care, which are determined in consultation.
Trust & screening
Childminders at Kinderopvang LinQ undergo careful screening: they must meet 10 conditions including attention for the child, physical and mental health, VOG, first aid certificate, relevant qualification, telephone availability with backup, working according to the pedagogical policy plan, Dutch or Frisian language skills, flexibility and knowledge of risk assessment. After registration, an introductory conversation follows, risk assessment of the childcare location, and GGD inspection. Only after registration in the LRK can childminders be matched with parents.
Kinderopvang LinQ operates in accordance with the Childcare Act (Wet Kinderopvang) and all childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK). Childminders must meet strict requirements: Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag/VOG), valid first aid certificate for children, relevant qualification (MBO-2 or equivalent), and they work according to the pedagogical policy plan. Childminders' homes are inspected annually for safety and hygiene by the municipal health service (GGD). Parents can view inspection reports via the LRK. The agency has an internal complaints procedure and encourages the establishment of a parent committee.
Next steps
The matching process at Kinderopvang LinQ follows these steps:
- Registration: Parents complete the registration form on our website.
- Contact: We get in touch promptly for an introductory conversation to discuss wishes and possibilities.
- Matching: We look for a suitable childminder in your region who matches your profile.
- Matching meeting: We organise a meeting at the childminder's home where prospective parents and childminder meet and exchange information about upbringing and approach.
- Agreement: With a positive match, all arrangements are recorded in an agreement covering childcare days, times and formal matters.
Highlights
- Flexible childcare
- Personal guidance
- Short lines of communication
- GGD-inspected
- Childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
- Homely atmosphere
- Small groups
- VOG requirement
- First aid certified
Support services
- Matching mediation
- Pedagogical guidance
- Administrative support
- Parent committee
- Complaints handling
- GGD inspections
- Risk assessment
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Service area regions
Mission & vision
Kinderopvang LinQ understands that caring for children requires thoughtfulness and care. Children are a precious and vulnerable treasure entrusted to us by their parents. Our vision is that every child is unique and should be approached positively. It is important that parents and childminders (gastouders) develop a relationship of trust and feel jointly responsible for the child's wellbeing. Childminders must respond to children with sensitivity and understanding, addressing their different needs at each age.
Pedagogical vision
Kinderopvang LinQ believes it is important that children are stimulated and encouraged to be curious about their own development. This is achieved by giving them the opportunity and space to play, discover, experiment and communicate in their own way and at their own pace. Safety and recognition are paramount. It is important that the child receives sufficient personal attention and warmth. When a child feels safe, they will begin to explore and get to know their surroundings. Childminders work according to the pedagogical policy plan, with attention for emotional safety, development of social and personal competence, and the transfer of values and norms.
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GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 23, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is clearly formulated in observable terms
- Intensive personal contact with host parents (gastouders) through spontaneous home visits
- Host parent café is organized 4-6 times per year for exchanging experiences
- Host parents have access to 30 training courses via Kinderwijs TV with certification
- New pedagogical coach has been hired for additional support
- Annual risk assessment for safety and health conducted with digital system RIE-Start
- Reporting code is up to date and host parents are informed about it during intake and progress meetings
Summary
GGD Fryslân conducted an annual inspection on 23 February 2026 at childminder agency Kinderopvang LinQ in Winsum, commissioned by the municipality of Waadhoeke. The agency places children with 16 host parent care (gastouderopvang) addresses in Friesland. All inspected items comply with legal requirements. The pedagogical policy plan is clearly and observably formulated. The management maintains intensive personal contact with host parents through spontaneous home visits and organizes a Host Parent Café 4-6 times per year. Host parents can follow training courses via Kinderwijs TV and pedagogical coaching has recently been expanded. The risk assessment for safety and health is conducted annually using the RIE-Start system. The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is up to date and host parents are informed about it. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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