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Lokven is a childminder (gastouder) in Heerenveen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau W-care. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Heerenveen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 184169082. 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 registered with Gastouderbureau W-care. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At W-care, parents find flexible childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, with a maximum of 6 children per childminder. Care is available for children from 0 to 12 years old and can take place either at the childminder's home or at your own home (nanny care). You only pay for the reserved days and times, with no minimum hour requirement. Our digital administration makes invoices and annual statements easy to view. We offer a large selection of qualified childminders throughout Friesland and the north of the Netherlands.
W-care mediates childminders throughout the north of the Netherlands, with a strong focus on Friesland, Groningen, Overijssel and Drenthe. Our agency is based in Heerenveen and has a large offering of childminders in places such as Heerenveen, Sneek, Leeuwarden, Drachten, Wolvega and Gorredijk. Smaller villages in the region are also well accessible through our network. Is your town not listed? Contact us, as much is often possible.
W-care works in accordance with the statutory guidelines for childminder care (gastouderopvang) and is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 170319738). Our agency holds the KNGO Quality Mark, which stands for quality and reliability. All childminders are visited at home by us and assessed as suitable based on intake interviews. We work exclusively with insured childminders and employ our own pedagogue for quality assurance and support. Our rates conform to the maximum hourly rates for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) set by the government.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 1, 2026
Strengths
- Sensitive and responsive pedagogical behavior with playful challenge for children
- Complete documentation present and up to date
- Correct registration in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang)
- Suitable indoor and outdoor spaces, smoke-free environment
- Holds required diploma, first aid certificate (EHBO), and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
The annual unannounced inspection on 1 September 2026 at childminder (gastouder) Lokven in Heerenveen shows fully compliant care. The childminder, affiliated with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) W-Care, meets all inspected statutory quality requirements. The care takes place in a family setting with 6 registered childcare places, currently 2 children in care (ages 4-11). The inspection focused on documentation, the childminder's knowledge, and suitability of the care location. All domains – registration, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Good Conduct/education, spaces, and safety/health – were assessed positively. The childminder demonstrates sensitive and responsive pedagogical behavior, playfully stimulates development, and holds the correct diplomas and certificates. There are no violations, points for improvement, or recovery offers.
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