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Lenz is a childminder (gastouder) in Vlaardingen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency 4Kids. The location is based at Huijgensstraat 44, 3131WN, Vlaardingen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2026 under number 247580053. 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. In the Indische buurt neighbourhood, there are currently 25 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 9 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
This childminder is registered with 4Kids. On the agency page, you'll find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids, we help you find a childminder (gastouder) who suits your family and child. We offer personal guidance through regional intermediaries who know your area well. You can use our childcare marketplace free of charge to search yourself or receive advice from our childcare advisors. We take care of all administration, payments and quality controls, so you can focus on the care of your child.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids is active throughout the Netherlands with regional intermediaries in all provinces. We have intermediaries in regions such as 't Gooi, Rotterdam & Zeeland, Gelderland, Zwolle & Deventer, Achterhoek, Twente, Haaglanden, Zuid-Holland-Zuid & Utrecht, Friesland, Zuid-Holland Noord & Amsterdam, Midden Nederland & Flevoland, Brabant & Limburg, Salland, Enschede, Rotterdam Noord, Noord-Holland and Groningen/Drenthe.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 4Kids works exclusively with childminders (gastouders) who are registered in the National Childcare Register and have been approved by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Our intermediaries regularly visit the childcare locations to check whether all safety requirements are met. We carry out annual risk assessments and evaluate the childcare with parents and childminders. The agency has a pedagogical policy that all childminders work according to and offers pedagogical support through its own pedagogical staff. We receive annual inspection visits from the GGD.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: January 14, 2026
Strengths
- Registration and administration are fully in order
- Childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan
- Certificate of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and person registration are arranged
- Accommodation provides sufficient play and sleeping space
- Risk assessment for safety and health has been adequately carried out
- Childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code
- Backup care is arranged for looking after more than three children
- Childminder holds a valid first aid certificate for children
Violations
- Childminder's qualifications: the diploma was obtained outside the EU, is not on the list of qualifying diplomas, and was incorrectly approved in the past. A recovery agreement has been made whereby the childminder must complete additional training.
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Lenz in Vlaardingen, registered by childminder agency 4Kids. The care takes place at Huijgensstraat 44 and accommodates six children aged 0 to 4 years. Most quality requirements were found to be in order, including registration, pedagogical practice, accommodation, and safety. One violation was identified: the childminder holds a diploma obtained outside the EU that was previously incorrectly approved. This diploma is not on the list of qualifying diplomas. The inspector has made a recovery agreement regarding this; the childminder must complete additional training. The childminder is willing to cooperate with this. The inspector advises the municipality to register the facility.
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