M.A.J. van den Heuvel

Strengths

• Meets all assessed quality standards across all areas
• Holds the required diploma and valid first aid certificate (valid until 8 April 2028)
• Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and signed
• Adequate backup care arrangement in place, although not mandatory (maximum 3 children)
• The home is smoke-free at all times
• Sufficient play and sleeping space with suitable play materials
• The childminder/host parent can provide practical examples for all four pedagogical basic objectives

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by M.A.J. van den Heuvel in Haghorst, carried out by GGD Hart voor Brabant on behalf of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek. The childminder/host parent, affiliated with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Roodkapje Bergeijk, intends to offer day care for up to 6 children on Tuesdays and possibly Fridays from 1 June 2026. There is a family relationship: the childminder/host parent is the grandmother of the children to be cared for. All assessed quality standards have been met, including registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder/host parent, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder/host parent holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate and a risk assessment. No violations or areas for improvement have been identified.