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Meer Altena is a childminder (gastouder) in Heerenveen. This childminder is registered with the childminder agency Nanny in het Noorden. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Heerenveen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 996539025. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
This childminder is affiliated with Nanny in het Noorden. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Nanny in het Noorden places families looking for a nanny for in-home childcare. The agency carefully searches for pedagogically qualified nannies with a first aid certificate and guides the entire journey from matching through to care. Parents receive support with administration, hour registration and invoicing via an online account. The agency focuses on family comfort and personal attention for both parents and children.
Nanny in het Noorden is active in the north of the Netherlands with a working area covering Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe and Overijssel. The agency operates from Heerenveen and places nannies for in-home childcare in these regions, including places from Meppel to Assen.
Nanny in het Noorden meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus). All nannies are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) after inspection by the GGD. The agency has its own LRK number (880423043) and inspection reports are publicly available. Nannies must hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), pedagogical diploma and first aid certificate. The agency carries out risk assessments at the childcare location and offers collective liability insurance for childminders (gastouders).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 10, 2024
Strengths
- The childminder holds the correct qualification (MDGO Social Work) and a valid first aid certificate
- The pedagogical policy is well implemented and aligned with the host parent agency
- The home is smoke-free, equipped with working smoke detectors, and provides sufficient play and sleeping space
- The risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and tailored to the childcare location
- The childminder is well informed about the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- The Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register are in order
Summary
The annual inspection on 10 September 2024 at childminder Meer Altena in Aldeboarn, conducted by GGD Fryslân on behalf of the municipality of Heerenveen, shows a fully compliant picture. The childminder meets all assessed inspection items in the domains of registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. There were 3 children in care present during the visit. The childminder holds the correct qualification (MDGO Social Work), a valid first aid certificate, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), and is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register. The home is smoke-free, equipped with working smoke detectors, and provides sufficient indoor and outdoor play space. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse. No areas for improvement or violations were identified. The childminder did not make use of the opportunity to submit a response.
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