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Martens is a childminder (gastouder) in Sittard-Geleen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Villa Nana. The location is based at Houtmanstraat 6, 6163HR, Geleen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 398347712. 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 Villa Nana. On the agency page, you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At Gastouderbureau Villa Nana, we help you find the perfect childminder for your child. We offer small-scale, homely care where your child feels safe and secure. Our childminders are carefully selected and periodically assessed for quality and safety. We think along with you about flexible care options and offer support with all practical matters, from registration to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
We offer childminder care throughout South Limburg, with childminders spread across various municipalities. Our service area includes, among others, the municipalities of Beek, Beekdaelen, Brunssum, Eijsden-Margraten, Gulpen-Wittem, Heerlen, Kerkrade, Landgraaf, Leudal (Horn, Haler), Maastricht, Meerssen, Sittard-Geleen, Stein and Elsloo, Valkenburg, and Maasbracht. Parents can search by location and distance via our childminder overview.
Gastouderbureau Villa Nana has been registered in the National Childcare Register since 1 March 2019 and complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act. The bureau is inspected annually by GGD Zuid Limburg and met all assessed quality requirements at the most recent inspection in July 2024. We work with an internal complaints procedure and are affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee. All inspection reports are publicly accessible via our website.
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At Gastouderbureau Joekie, parents find a second home for their child during work or study days. The agency mediates small-scale, homely childminder care (gastouderopvang) where children from 0 to 13 years are welcome. Parents receive personal guidance in finding a childminder (gastouder) who fits their family situation and parenting wishes. Joekie arranges all administration, invoicing and helps with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), so parents can focus on their work with the confidence that their child is well cared for.
Gastouderbureau Joekie mediates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in South Limburg with childminders (gastouders) spread across multiple municipalities. The agency has childminders (gastouders) in towns and villages around Geleen, where the head office is located. Parents can search by distance from their place of residence with filters for age categories. The care can take place at the childminder's (gastouder) home or as in-home care at the parents' home.
Gastouderbureau Joekie is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRKP number: 46 20 92 252) and meets all legal requirements. The agency has a GGD report, dispute-free certificate and works according to protocols for child abuse, privacy and complaints handling. An independent parent committee safeguards the quality of care. Childminders (gastouders) are only registered if they meet the requirements of the Childcare Act, including diplomas, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: August 7, 2025
Strengths
- Adequate play and sleeping space, tailored to the number and age of the children
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Childminder holds the required diploma, first aid certificate and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag)
- Up-to-date and fully completed risk assessment for safety and health
- Good telephone availability and adequate backup arrangement
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Martens in Geleen, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Zuid-Limburg. The care takes place in the home of childminder Bowien Martens, affiliated with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Joekie. Six childcare places have been requested for children aged 0 to 4 years. The inspection comprised document review, a site visit and an interview with the childminder and her partner. All examined themes met statutory requirements: general terms and conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder holds the correct diplomas, certificates and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). The childcare space is smoke-free and equipped with play and sleeping facilities. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Sittard-Geleen to include the location in the National Childcare Register.
Agency contacts
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Phone
06-14633643Website
www.villa-nana.nlConnected via agency
Phone
046-4746696Website
www.joekie.comLRK number
398347712Reviews
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