M.C. Hodge

Strengths

• Childminder holds a valid diploma and first aid certificate for children
• Risk assessment for safety and health has been adequately completed and signed
• Backup cover has been arranged for days with more than three children
• Childminder is familiar with the reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse
• The home is smoke-free and has sufficient play space
• Childminder has a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and is registered in the Persons Register

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for new childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) with M.C. Hodge in Rotterdam, registered by childminder agency Gastouderland Den Haag e.o. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home address and accommodates a maximum of 6 children. The childminder has not yet started providing care and is awaiting registration. All assessed quality requirements have been found satisfactory, including registration, expertise, accommodation, safety and health. The pedagogical practice could not yet be assessed as care has not yet commenced, but the childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.