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Merkus Hoekstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Noardeast-Fryslân. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Noardeast-Fryslân.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 241094586. 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 affiliated with Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. On the agency page, you can 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
Improvements needed
Inspection date: August 25, 2026
Strengths
- Pedagogical practice: sensitive and responsive interaction with children
- Playful encouragement of children's development
- Stimulation of social knowledge and skills
- Attention to the transfer of norms and values
- Safe, accessible and appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor play opportunities
- Smoke-free childcare location
- Correct registration and Certificate of Conduct (VOG)/Persons Register
- Valid first aid certificate and appropriate training
Shortcomings
- Pedagogical work plan was incomplete at time of inspection, but immediately supplemented by the childminder
- Insufficient hours of continuous professional development completed at time of inspection (planned)
- Insufficient coaching received at time of inspection (planned)
Summary
The annual inspection of 25 August 2026 at childminder Merkus Hoekstra in Mitselwier presents a predominantly positive picture. The childminder meets all assessed inspection items. The care is provided through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden with 6 childcare places, of which 3 children are currently being cared for. The pedagogical practice is strong: the childminder works sensitively and responsively, playfully stimulates development and provides emotional safety. The pedagogical work plan was initially incomplete, but this was immediately rectified. Regarding professional requirements, insufficient hours of continuous professional development and coaching had been completed at the time of inspection, although both were scheduled so compliance remains possible. No violations were identified and no recovery offer was made.
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Phone
06-46776278Website
www.gobdewalden.nlLRK number
241094586Reviews
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