Otte

Strengths

• Pedagogical practice: the childminder offers a safe, structured and nurturing environment with attention to all four pedagogical core objectives
• Childminder holds a valid diploma and first aid certificate (valid until 13 January 2028)
• Accommodation is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished for the children's age group
• Risk assessment is up to date and signed by both the childminder and placement coordinator (13 April 2026)
• Childminder is well informed about the domestic violence and child abuse reporting code and knows how to act
• Adequate emergency backup arrangement: replacement available within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
• Childminder speaks Dutch as the language of communication with the children

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration inspection for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Teuni Jacoba Otte at Praamwerf 11 in Gouda. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home on Friday afternoons for four school-age children aged 4 to 12 years. The childminder is affiliated with childminder agency Kidko and offers six childcare places. All examined themes – general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health – meet the statutory requirements. The childminder holds the required diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and is registered in the persons register. The pedagogical practice is assessed positively: the childminder provides a safe, structured environment with attention to emotional security, personal and social development, and socialisation. The accommodation is safe and appropriately furnished, with specific attention to water in the garden. There is an adequate emergency backup arrangement and the childminder is familiar with reporting procedures.