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Kooistra Huizinga is a childminder (gastouder) in Midden-Groningen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Nanny in het Noorden. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Midden-Groningen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 313721518. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK, and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
This childminder is affiliated with Nanny in het Noorden. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Nanny in het Noorden places families looking for a nanny for in-home childcare. The agency carefully searches for pedagogically qualified nannies with a first aid certificate and guides the entire journey from matching through to care. Parents receive support with administration, hour registration and invoicing via an online account. The agency focuses on family comfort and personal attention for both parents and children.
Nanny in het Noorden is active in the north of the Netherlands with a working area covering Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe and Overijssel. The agency operates from Heerenveen and places nannies for in-home childcare in these regions, including places from Meppel to Assen.
Nanny in het Noorden meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). All nannies are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) after inspection by the GGD. The agency has its own LRK number (880423043) and inspection reports are publicly available. Nannies must hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), pedagogical diploma and first aid certificate. The agency carries out risk assessments at the childcare location and offers collective liability insurance for childminders (gastouders).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 10, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder visibly acts in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan and safeguards emotional security
- Structure and predictability with consistent routines and rules
- Encourages development of personal competence by allowing children to make choices
- Promotes social competence by encouraging cooperative play
- Sufficient and safe play and sleeping areas, smoke-free home with properly functioning smoke detectors
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), registration in the persons register, diploma and first aid certificate
- Risk assessment is up to date and tailored to the childcare address
Summary
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 10 March 2025 at childminder Kooistra Huizinga in Harkstede. The childcare takes place in the requesting parent's home and makes use of a spacious garden and a nearby deer park. Two children aged 3 were in care. The childminder meets all legal requirements regarding registration, pedagogical climate, professional competence, accommodation and safety. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The report provides a positive recommendation to the municipality.
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