Mullins-van Vlaardingen

Strengths

• Adequate indoor and outdoor play space, safely and appropriately furnished
• Childminder holds appropriate professional qualifications and a registered first aid certificate
• Backup cover well arranged, reachable within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
• Childminder has knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
• The childcare facility is smoke-free at all times

Shortcomings

• Risk assessment needs to be more specifically tailored to the childcare address
• Safety measures must be taken for heating pipes and radiators
• Sandboxes must be covered to prevent contact with pathogens
• Window blind cords must be tied up high
• Door with stained glass panels must be replaced with a safer door

Violations

• Risk assessment was not tailored to the specific childcare address and contained incorrect or missing risks (fencing, stair gate, radiator, heating pipes, sandbox, stained glass door, window blind cord)

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Mullins-van Vlaardingen in Opperdoes, conducted by GGD Hollands Noorden on behalf of the municipality of Medemblik. The childminder provides care for up to 6 children aged 1 to 11 years through childminder agency Berend Botje. During the inspection on 8 January 2026, statutory requirements were assessed. Although the risk assessment was initially insufficiently specific and contained various safety risks, the childminder resolved these within the set timeframe. All assessed conditions have ultimately been met. The GGD advises the municipality to include the facility in the National Childcare Register.