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Schouten Veenstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Altena. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela Gorinchem. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Altena.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 124479480. 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.
This childminder is registered with ViaViela Gorinchem. On the agency page you can 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: March 13, 2025
Strengths
- The host parent has excellent knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and applies it well in practice
- The care space is safe, accessible and appropriately furnished for the number and age of the children
- Working smoke detectors present on all floors
- The host parent holds all required certificates, including a valid first aid certificate
- Risk assessment is up to date and measures are taken in a timely manner
Summary
This annual unannounced inspection of the gastouderopvang of Schouten Veenstra in Sleeuwijk shows a positive picture. The host parent provides care for a maximum of six children aged 0 to 13 years, three days per week at the parents' home address. The inspection assessed pedagogical climate, requirements for the host parent, accommodation, and safety and health. All areas meet the statutory requirements. The host parent is well informed about the pedagogical policy, holds the required diplomas and certificates, and the care space is safely and appropriately furnished. No points for improvement or violations were identified.
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