Marrink Schaepkens

Strengths

• Up-to-date and comprehensive pedagogical work plan with concrete descriptions of all required aspects
• Childminder provides a safe, healthy and stimulating care environment
• Holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), appropriate professional qualification and first aid certificate
• Safe and suitable care space with sufficient play and sleeping areas, private entrance and garden
• Smoke-free environment inside and around the house
• Current risk assessment with no action points
• Childminder is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) with Marrink Schaepkens in Emmen. The inspection took place on 19 August 2026 and was carried out by GGD Drenthe on behalf of the municipality of Emmen. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children through the childminder agency ViaViela. All assessed components meet the statutory requirements. The childminder has an up-to-date pedagogical work plan, valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), appropriate qualification and first aid certificate. The care space is safely arranged with sufficient play and sleeping areas and a smoke-free environment. The risk assessment is current and no action points have arisen. Continuous professional development and coaching have not yet been completed but the childminder is aware of this; this will be assessed at the next inspection.