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S.M.W. Merkx is a childminder (gastouder) in Maashorst. The childcare is registered under the name of Merkx. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Betsie. The location is based at Gulikstraat 14, 5402KH, Uden.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) since 2025 under number 229432396. 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 Uden neighbourhood, there are currently 52 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 26 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options nearby.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Betsie. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Gastouderbureau Betsie offers parents small-scale, trusted childminding (gastouderopvang) with personal attention at its heart. We provide free mediation between parents seeking care and approximately 130 childminders (gastouders) in Noord-Brabant, Limburg, and Gelderland. Our childminders (gastouders) work in a homely environment, providing calm and individual attention for every child.
We support parents throughout the entire care arrangement: from finding a suitable childminder (gastouder) to assistance with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Parents can count on transparent communication, short lines of communication, and personal contact. There are no hidden costs or penalty clauses, and parents can request a no-obligation cost calculation to see their personal expenses.
Gastouderbureau Betsie mediates between parents seeking care and childminders (gastouders) across a large part of Noord-Brabant, Limburg, and Gelderland. We work with approximately 130 childminders (gastouders) spread across these three provinces.
Our childminders (gastouders) are active in cities and towns such as Arnhem, Nijmegen, Eindhoven, Boxmeer, Cuijk, Oss, Uden, Veghel, Gemert, Grave, and many other places. Parents can turn to us for childminding (gastouderopvang) in their immediate area, both care at the childminder's (gastouder's) home and childminding (gastouder) at the parent's home.
Gastouderbureau Betsie has been a recognized registered childminding agency (gastouderbureau) since 2005 and meets all legal requirements. We are affiliated with the Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang (Childcare Disputes Committee) for independent complaint handling. Our pedagogical policy plan has been approved by the GGD and meets the statutory competencies.
All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the National Childcare and Preschool Register (LRKP) and hold the required pedagogical diplomas and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). We conduct annual risk assessments for safety and health at care addresses and have an active parent committee for quality assurance.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: July 10, 2025
Strengths
- The childminder has many years of experience as a pedagogical professional and in early childhood education
- Sufficient and appropriate play materials available for the intended age groups
- Complete and signed risk assessment with a concrete action plan
- Smoke-free home with smoke detectors on every floor and emergency escape route
- Valid first aid for children in accidents certificate until May 2026
- Adequate backup arrangement with partner available within 15 minutes
Summary
GGD Hart voor Brabant inspected the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Ms. S.M.W. Merkx in Uden on 10 July 2025 for inclusion in the National Childcare Register. The care is provided through childminder agency Betsie and accommodates a maximum of 6 children. The inspection comprised document review, site visit and an interview with the childminder. All assessed components meet the statutory requirements: general terms and conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and safety. The childminder has relevant experience as a pedagogical professional and holds the required diplomas and certificates. The accommodation is suitable, with sufficient play and sleeping space, smoke detectors and a smoke-free policy. A risk assessment has been carried out with appropriate measures. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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Phone
0486-421637Website
www.gast-ouder.nlLRK number
229432396Reviews
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