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Petronilia is a childminder (gastouder) in Utrecht. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Kroost Nannies. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Utrecht.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 491381839. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 2 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care.
This childminder is affiliated with Kroost Nannies. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Kroost Nannies helps parents find a professional nanny for in-home childcare. The agency handles the full recruitment and selection process, intake interviews, contracts, and LRK registration for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents receive personal guidance from dedicated contact persons and can count on tailor-made arrangements that suit their family situation. The agency works with accounting firm Kas & Kroost for payroll administration and tax returns, so parents are completely unburdened.
Kroost Nannies is active in the triangle between Amsterdam, The Hague, and Amersfoort. The agency offers services to parents in this region who are looking for a nanny for in-home childcare. The exact availability of nannies may vary by location, but the agency has a network of qualified nannies in this triangle.
Kroost Nannies is a recognized childminder agency (gastouderbureau) with LRK registration (number 474021890) and Chamber of Commerce number 56359039. The agency works according to the model agreements of the Brancheorganisatie Kinderopvang and complies with all legal requirements of the Childcare Act (Wet kinderopvang). Nannies must meet strict requirements: speak Dutch, hold a relevant diploma, have a VOG (Certificate of Conduct), and a valid first aid certificate for children. The agency supports nannies in obtaining any missing certificates and arranges the VOG application itself. Annual GGD inspections and risk assessments ensure safe and hygienic childcare.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: September 25, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder holds the required qualification (MBO Social Pedagogical Work) and a valid first aid certificate
- Sufficient play and sleeping space for the number of children
- The pedagogical policy is known and applied in practice
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Risk assessment for safety and health has been completed and signed
- Backup care has been arranged even though this is not mandatory for a maximum of two children
Shortcomings
- Window guards on balcony doors and windows must be installed in time once children are able to open windows independently
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) with Petronilia in Utrecht, brokered by Kinderopvang Thuis. The care takes place at the requesting parents' residential address for a maximum of two children from Monday through Friday. The inspection took place on 25 September 2025. The childminder holds the required diplomas (MBO Social Pedagogical Work) and a valid first aid certificate. The accommodation meets the requirements, with sufficient play and sleeping space. No violations were identified. However, a future safety risk was discussed: window guards on the balcony doors and windows on the 29th floor are not yet in place, but will be installed in time once the children become more mobile. The inspector advises inclusion in the National Childcare Register.
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