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N.A.M. van Doezum is a childminder (gastouder) in De Fryske Marren. The childcare is registered under the name of Doezum. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Thuis-in-opvang.nl. The location is based at De Greide 18, 8561EV, Balk.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 111993751. Inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK and the childcare is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Balk neighbourhood, there are currently 1 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 1 is a childminder. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
This childminder is affiliated with Thuis-in-opvang.nl. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Thuis-in-opvang.nl offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere, providing an extension of the home situation for your child. The agency mediates between parents and childminders and takes care of all administration, invoicing, and payments. Parents only pay for the hours actually used, with no fixed subscription fees or minimum hours. The agency helps with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and offers support with pedagogical questions. With branches in Sneek, Groningen, and Drenthe, the agency is active both regionally and nationally.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a nationally operating childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with three branches: the head office in Sneek (Friesland), a branch in Groningen (Hoogezand), and a branch in Drenthe (Hoogeveen). The agency mediates childminder care in these regions and beyond. Parents can check the childminder marketplace to see if there are available childminders in their area.
Thuis-in-opvang.nl is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and complies with all legal requirements for childcare. The agency works with a third-party account via Stichting Derdengelden, which provides financial security in case of unexpected bankruptcy. All childminders are screened and must meet the requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency undergoes GGD inspections and carries out annual risk assessments and evaluations at care addresses. There is an internal complaints procedure and a parent committee.
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Gastouderbureau Piekeboe helps parents in the north of the Netherlands find small-scale care that suits their family. Childminder care (gastouderopvang) is professional childcare in a homely setting, where your child is cared for by a registered childminder (gastouder) at the childminder's home or at your own home. This provides calm, structure and personal attention. Children experience fewer stimuli and are more energised at the end of the day. The agency carefully guides and monitors to ensure quality and safety are always guaranteed.
Gastouderbureau Piekeboe mediates in childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the north of the Netherlands and surrounding areas. The agency is based in De Knipe (Friesland) and serves parents and childminders in the north of the Netherlands region. Exact working areas are discussed during the intake interview based on available childminders and locations.
Gastouderbureau Piekeboe is a registered agency in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The agency is affiliated with recognised industry organisations such as KennisNetwerk Gastouderopvang and Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang. Piekeboe works according to the official reporting code for child abuse and has a protocol for child abuse and transgressive behaviour. The agency has no complaints with the Childcare Disputes Committee and offers transparent access to inspection reports via the website.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 26, 2025
Strengths
- Holds required diploma in Healthcare and Welfare Support (Helpende Zorg en Welzijn)
- Valid first aid certificate for babies and children (valid until June 2025)
- Correctly registered in the childcare personnel register with Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space for children in care
- Risk assessment for safety and health present and signed
- Knowledge of reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse
- Telephone availability and backup contact arranged
Summary
On 26 February 2025, GGD Fryslân conducted a registration investigation at childminder N.A.M. van Doezum in Balk, commissioned by the municipality of De Fryske Marren. This was a 'Strict at the Gate' (Streng aan de Poort) investigation, meaning the childminder had to meet all quality requirements immediately upon registration. The childminder cares for a maximum of 6 children through childminder agency Thuis-in-opvang.nl. No children were present during the visit, so the pedagogical policy could not be observed in practice. The childminder holds the correct diploma (Healthcare and Welfare Support), a valid first aid certificate and is registered in the childcare personnel register. The home offers sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space. A risk assessment is present and the childminder is familiar with the reporting protocol for domestic violence and child abuse. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
0636335455Website
www.gob-piekeboe.nlLRK number
111993751Reviews
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