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Ritmeester is a childminder (gastouder) in Altena. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela Gorinchem. The location is situated at Groot-Zuideveld 35, 4271CA, Dussen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2026 under number 367285010. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 Werkendam neighbourhood, there are currently 47 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 29 are childminders. This provides additional context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with ViaViela Gorinchem. 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 (gastouder) for small-scale childcare in a home environment. With a national network of 40 locations and more than 4,500 registered childminders, the agency offers personal mediation and guidance. Parents receive a fixed contact person in their region who supports them throughout the entire process, from matching to ongoing guidance. Childminder care via ViaViela offers flexibility in care hours and is on average 20% more affordable than other forms of childcare.
ViaViela region Gorinchem serves an extensive area in the Alblasserwaard, Vijfheerenlanden, and the Land van Heusden en Altena. The agency mediates childminders in more than 50 places in the region, including Gorinchem, Papendrecht, Sliedrecht, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. Parents in this region have a fixed contact person who personally guides them in finding a childminder in their immediate vicinity.
ViaViela region Gorinchem is LRK-registered (number: 104000570) and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and holds a Geschilvrij (Dispute-Free) certificate from the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee). All childminders hold the required diplomas and are regularly visited by their fixed contact person to check whether the childcare location meets safety and hygiene regulations. ViaViela has an internal complaints procedure and an active parent committee that represents the interests of parents and children.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: February 4, 2026
Strengths
- Holds a recognized diploma and registered first aid certificate (EHBO) for first aid to children
- Additional room fully set up as a play area for the children in care
- Good backup care arrangement with telephone availability in case of emergencies
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up to date and gives no cause for measures
- Knowledge of pedagogical policy plan, domestic violence reporting code and changes effective 1 July 2026
Summary
Municipal Health Service (GGD) West-Brabant conducted a registration inspection on 4 February 2026 at the prospective childminder/host parent (gastouderopvang) Ritmeester in Dussen, commissioned by the municipality of Altena. The location accommodates six children aged 0 to 13 years, two days per week. The childminder is affiliated with childminder agency ViaViela Gorinchem. All examined themes meet statutory requirements: registration, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder holds a recognized diploma, valid first aid certificate (EHBO) and certificate of conduct (VOG). An additional play area has been set up and an adequate backup care arrangement is in place. The risk assessment showed no cause for measures. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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