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Meerkerk Boelen is a childminder (gastouder) in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Rivierenkind. The location is situated at Buitendams 444, 3371BV, Hardinxveld-Giessendam.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 195625687. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Blauwe Zoom neighbourhood, there are currently 6 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 6 are childminders. This provides additional context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with Rivierenkind. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Rivierenkind has been mediating for many years to help you find a trusted professional childminder (gastouder) for your child. A major advantage of childminder care (gastouderopvang) is that there are no waiting lists. Matching a childminder to your family is a tailor-made process: we look not only at location, available days and times, but also at values, norms, and your vision on raising your child(ren). Our childminders offer your child a second home in a safe environment. The agency handles mediation, guidance, risk assessments, evaluations, and an online hour registration system for transparent cost insight.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Rivierenkind is active in the Central Netherlands region and offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in various municipalities in this region. The agency is based in Leerdam and operates from this location for placement in surrounding areas. Care can take place at the childminder's home or at the requesting parent's home, depending on the chosen form of childminder care.
Rivierenkind operates in accordance with legal requirements for childminder agencies (gastouderbureaus) and falls under supervision of the GGD Utrecht region. The agency has a pedagogical policy plan that is regularly reviewed and that childminders (gastouders) must be familiar with. There is a complaints procedure and child abuse protocol. The care locations are visited annually for a Risk Inventory Safety and Health, and randomly by the GGD. In addition, progress interviews are held with the childminder and the care is evaluated. The agency has a parent committee that represents parents and contributes ideas on policy.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: January 13, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and implements it well, with attention to emotional safety, structure, and personal attention
- Sufficient play, sleep, and outdoor space, appropriately furnished for the children in care
- Up-to-date risk assessment available with concrete safety measures including smoke detectors, CO2 meter, and secured electrical outlets
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register for both the childminder and partner
- Childminder holds the required diploma and a registered first aid (EHBO) certificate
- Good observation of children during inspection, with positive interactions and language stimulation
Shortcomings
- Ventilation when using wood stove: during the inspection, all doors and windows were closed while the stove was burning; the childminder has been informed about the importance of regular ventilation
Summary
This is the annual inspection report dated 13 January 2026 for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Meerkerk Boelen in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, brokered by childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Rivierenkind. The childminder provides care for a maximum of 6 children in her own home. The inspection was unannounced and included document review, a site visit, and an interview with the childminder.
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