Meij

Strengths

• The pedagogical work plan meets all statutory requirements and aligns with the childminder agency's policy
• The host parent holds an appropriate professional diploma and a valid first aid certificate
• The host parent speaks Dutch during childcare hours
• The risk assessment is up to date, location-specific, and well executed
• The host parent is familiar with the reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse
• Telephone availability and backup arrangements are well organized

Violations

• Open staircase to terrace on first floor was unsecured (remedied on site by installation of stair gate)

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Meij in Katwijk, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Midden. The care takes place at the requesting parent's residential address for a maximum of six childcare places, with two children currently being cared for (ages 0 and 2 years) on Mondays and occasionally Tuesdays. The host parent is affiliated with childminder agency Benjamin-Ben. All assessed components comply with statutory requirements. During the visit, a safety risk was identified: an open staircase to the terrace on the first floor was unsecured. This was discussed and resolved on site by installing a stair gate. The risk assessment has been updated and re-signed. No further violations or areas for improvement were identified.