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Opijnen is a childminder (gastouder) in Amersfoort. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela Utrecht. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Amersfoort.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 218795518. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 ViaViela Utrecht. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder in the Utrecht region. The agency offers personalised guidance tailored to your needs, where your wishes and requirements are discussed first before searching for the right match. Quality, communication and good accessibility are top priorities. ViaViela guides, advises and connects childminders and parents. For parents, there is a personal environment in the online administration system where all hours, payments, annual statements and other important information can be found directly.
Childminder agency ViaViela Utrecht region serves an extensive working area in the province of Utrecht. The agency mediates for childminders in cities such as Utrecht, Nieuwegein and Maarssen, as well as in surrounding villages and municipalities. Parents can search for childminder care in their immediate area through ViaViela, with personal guidance from a dedicated contact person in the region.
ViaViela Utrecht region is LRK-registered with number 201268061 and complies with all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service), with inspection reports publicly available. ViaViela holds a Certificaat Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free Certificate), meaning the agency is assessed annually by the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All affiliated childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and hold a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: April 20, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder provides a warm and safe pedagogical climate with attention to emotional security
- Good communication with parents, including photos and consultation on child development
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space tailored to the number and age of the children
- The childminder holds the correct qualifications and a valid first aid certificate
- Good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
Violations
- The risk assessment did not contain a description of the risk that children were left alone without continuous supervision when collecting a child from school, in violation of the Safe Sleeping Protocol and the requirements for responsible childcare
Summary
This annual inspection of 20 April 2026 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Kim van Opijnen at Sibeliusstraat 15 in Amersfoort, brokered by ViaViela Utrecht. The childminder provides care 3 days per week for 3 children aged 1, 1 and 5 years at the parents' home. The childcare generally complies with laws and regulations. One violation was identified in the area of safety and health: the risk assessment lacked a description of the risk that young children were left alone without continuous supervision when the childminder collected a child from school. Following a recovery offer, the childminder made new arrangements with the parents and updated the risk assessment. The advice to the municipality is no enforcement action.
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