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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: May 22, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder holds a recognized diploma in Care and Welfare Assistance (Helpende Zorg en Welzijn) and a valid first aid certificate
- Pedagogical practice is organized in a sound manner in accordance with the policy plan
- Sufficient and safe indoor and outdoor play facilities
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and tailored to the address
- Childminder has sufficient knowledge of the reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse
- Telephone availability and backup cover are well arranged
Summary
Childminder M.B.D. van Lokven at Meer 19 in Heerenveen was inspected for registration under the 'Strict at the Gate' (Streng aan de Poort) policy. The inspection on 22 May 2025 comprised a thorough review of documents, the care address, and an interview with the childminder. The childminder meets all inspected requirements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The childminder provides care through Gastouderbureau W-care for a maximum of 6 children. The inspector gives a positive recommendation for registration in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
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