M. Sloep

Strengths

• The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy and is able to apply it in practice
• The indoor and outdoor spaces meet the requirements; sufficient play and sleeping space
• The health and safety risk assessment is adequate and up to date
• The childminder is familiar with reporting, consultation, and mandatory notification obligations
• The childminder holds the required qualifications and meets registration requirements

Shortcomings

• Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse is minimal; the childminder needs to be better prepared (will be reassessed during the annual inspection)
• The risk assessment must be kept up to date (pet protocol present despite no pets being kept)

Violations

• The childminder did not hold a valid first aid certificate (EHBO) at the time of inspection (remedied via recovery offer on 12 September 2025)

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by M. Sloep at Francisco Pizarrostraat 72 in Almere. The childminder provides care in her own home, affiliated with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela B.V., for a maximum of 2 school-aged children (ages 7 and 10) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The inspection took place on 4 September 2025. The inspector concludes that the assessed requirements are met and issues a positive recommendation for inclusion in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). One violation was identified: the childminder did not hold a valid first aid (EHBO) certificate. This was remedied through a recovery offer (by 12 September 2025). Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse was minimal; this will be reassessed during the annual inspection.