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Thuis-in-opvang.nl Groningen offers childminder (gastouder) care in a homely atmosphere, with personal attention for your child at its heart. The agency mediates between parents and approximately 70 childminders in the Groningen region. Parents receive support with administrative matters, including applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and using the online OpvangApp system for hour registration. The agency works with fixed rates and offers flexible care options without minimum hour requirements.
The Groningen branch of Thuis-in-opvang.nl serves the province of Groningen. The agency mediates for childminders spread throughout the entire province, with the office located in Hoogezand. Parents from various places in Groningen can turn to the agency for mediation to childminders in their own region or place of residence.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a recognised childminder agency registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 106778857 for the Groningen branch). The agency complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act and is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). There is an active parent committee and complaints are handled according to an established protocol. Financial transactions go through a third-party account for extra security.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: September 17, 2026
Strengths
- Extensive experience as a host parent
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the childcare personnel register
- Relevant qualification (Social Pedagogical Work level 3) and valid first aid certificate
- Adequate play, sleep and outdoor space
- Smoke-free home
- Recent risk assessment completed for the new location
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Shortcomings
- Update pedagogical policy (pedagogisch werkplan) after relocation (agreed)
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Knoop in Hoogezand. Host parent Sandra Knoop, who has been active as a host parent for many years, is relocating from Sappemeer to Hoogezand as of 1 October 2026 and provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 12 years. All assessed domains (general terms and conditions, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Good Conduct/expertise, premises, safety and health) were found to comply with statutory requirements immediately. The pedagogical policy contains outdated information; the host parent has agreed to update this after the relocation. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.
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