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Putten is a childminder (gastouder) in Valkenswaard. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela B.V.. The location is situated at St. Antoniusstraat 37, 5552LN, Valkenswaard.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2026 under number 299228101. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare. In the Geenhoven neighbourhood, there are currently 9 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 1 childminder. This provides additional context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is registered with ViaViela B.V.. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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ViaViela is the largest childminder agency in the Netherlands with a national network of 40 locations and more than 225,000 children cared for since 2005. We offer parents personal mediation to qualified childminders in a homely environment. You get a fixed contact person in your region who guides you from the first conversation until the care starts. Our childminders are carefully screened, are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang), and receive regular pedagogical support. ViaViela also helps with the application for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and offers a user-friendly online system for administration and communication.
ViaViela has a national network with 40 locations spread throughout the Netherlands. We are active in all regions and have local contact persons who know the area and the childminder offerings well. Our locations provide personal guidance at regional level, taking into account local differences and needs. Parents can always count on a childminder in their neighbourhood thanks to our extensive network of more than 4,500 registered childminders.
ViaViela meets all legal requirements for childminder agencies and is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK). Our childminders hold the required diplomas (MBO-2 Helpende Zorg en Welzijn or equivalent) and their care locations meet safety and hygiene regulations. The municipal health service (GGD) inspects childminders every two years and childminder agencies annually. ViaViela itself carries out at least two visits per year to every care location and provides continuous education to childminders. We have an internal complaints procedure according to the Childcare Act and work with protocols and guidelines from our knowledge guide.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 5, 2026
Strengths
- Childminder holds the required MBO-4 diploma as Specialized Pedagogical Worker (Gespecialiseerd pedagogisch medewerker)
- Valid first aid certificate for children until October 2026
- Pedagogical vision aligns well with the core values of the host parent agency: secure attachment, attention to each child's individuality, and talent development
- Conscious choice for a small group with personal attention for each child
- Safe, enclosed backyard available as outdoor play area
- Separate sleeping space for children under 1.5 years
- Adequate backup care arrangement with father living around the corner
- Up-to-date risk assessment and smoke-free childcare environment
Summary
This inspection report concerns an application for registration of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Putten te Valkenswaard, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Brabant-Zuidoost. The childminder, Esther Hedwig van Putten, is affiliated with host parent agency ViaViela and intends to provide care for 4 children, 2 days per week, at her home address starting from April/May 2026. During the announced inspection visit on 5 January 2026, all assessed components were found satisfactory. The childminder holds the required MBO-4 qualification, a valid first aid certificate, and a certificate of conduct (Verklaring omtrent het gedrag/VOG). No children were present at the time of inspection; therefore, pedagogical practice was assessed based on interview and documentation. The location meets all legal requirements regarding accommodation, safety, health, and group composition.
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