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ViaViela helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in their neighbourhood. The agency offers small-scale, tailor-made care with one-on-one attention for children in a home-like environment. Parents receive personal guidance from a dedicated contact person in their region, who supports them throughout the entire process from matching through to the care period. ViaViela ensures careful screening of childminders and provides extensive pedagogical support.
ViaViela has nationwide coverage with approximately 50 childminder agencies spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency is active in all regions of the Netherlands, from Groningen to Maastricht and from Zeeland to Twente. Parents always have a dedicated contact person in their area who provides personal guidance.
ViaViela complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies. All branches and childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK). The agency is inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD), and childminders receive a GGD inspection at their care location every two years. ViaViela itself conducts regular visits to childminders to check that all safety and hygiene regulations are being met. Childminders must hold all required diplomas.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: June 15, 2026
Strengths
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, safely and appropriately furnished
- Childminder holds appropriate professional qualifications and a registered first aid certificate
- Childminder and household members correctly registered in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang)
- Backup care well arranged, reachable within 15 minutes in case of emergencies
- Childminder has good knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol (meldcode)
- The childcare facility is smoke-free at all times
Shortcomings
- Missing stair gate at the top of the stairs, creating a fall hazard for children
- Loose handrail at the top of the stairs with protruding screws
- Risk assessment contained incorrect information about swaddling and prone sleeping position, while the childminder did not intend to use these practices
Violations
- Missing stair gate at the top of the stairs, creating a fall hazard for children
- Loose handrail at the top of the stairs with protruding screws
- Risk assessment contained incorrect information about swaddling and prone sleeping position, while the childminder did not intend to use these practices
Summary
Municipal Health Service (GGD) Hollands Noorden conducted a registration inspection on 15 June 2026 at childminder Patricia Kok in Schagen, on behalf of the municipality of Schagen. This concerns a new childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) placement via childminder agency ViaViela. The location meets all legal requirements and may commence operations upon municipal approval. During the inspection, several safety risks were identified which the childminder resolved following a recovery offer.
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