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Meinema Steegstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Noardeast-Fryslân. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. The location is based at De Snikke 3, 9123KG, Mitselwier.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) since 2025 under number 793033056. 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. In the Dongeradeel neighbourhood, there are currently 33 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 21 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is registered with Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden guides parents in finding suitable childminder (gastouder) care in Friesland. After registration, an intake interview follows, after which the agency searches for a suitable childminder, unless parents have already found one themselves. The agency handles the complete registration process and the professional side of the match with the childminder. Parents can count on personal guidance and support with all formalities.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden is active in five Frisian municipalities: Achtkarspelen, Dantumadiel, Noardeast Fryslân, Tytsjerksteradiel and Smallingerland. The agency has childminders in various locations including Aldwâld, Boornbergum, Burgum, Buitenpost, Damwâld, De Westereen, Metslawier, Niawier, Ternaard, Twijzel and Twijzelerheide.
All childminders (gastouders) at Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden meet all legal requirements and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). Parents can review the inspection reports of both the childminders and the agency itself in the register. The agency works in accordance with privacy legislation and does not retain data longer than strictly necessary, with a statutory retention period of 7 years.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: August 24, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogically sound care with sensitive and responsive approach to children
- Children are playfully challenged in their development
- Safe, accessible and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Childminder holds the required qualifications, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
- Smoke-free childcare location
- Childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
Shortcomings
- Pedagogical work plan was not yet complete at the time of inspection, but was subsequently submitted and approved
- Continuous professional education had not yet been fully completed as of the inspection date (but was planned)
- Coaching had not yet been fully received as of the inspection date (but was planned)
Violations
- Garden door and garden gate were too easy for children to open
- Staircase downstairs lacked a safety gate
- Smoke detector was missing on the escape route
Summary
Childminder Meinema Steegstra in Mitselwier was inspected on 24 August 2026 by GGD Fryslân. The unannounced inspection concerned an annual investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang). The childminder cares for 4 children (ages 1-12) via Gastouderbureau De Wâlden and is registered for 6 childcare places. The overall assessment is positive: the childminder meets all assessed inspection items. However, several safety risks were identified during the visit that were remedied immediately. The childminder demonstrated good pedagogical skills and works according to the pedagogical work plan. Continuous professional education and coaching had not yet been fully completed at the time of inspection, but were planned. The GGD advises the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân not to take enforcement action.
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Phone
06-46776278Website
www.gobdewalden.nlLRK number
793033056Reviews
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