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Benjamin-Ben offers childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely, trusted environment where your child feels safe and secure. The agency is a relatively small childminder bureau with a maximum of 50 childminders, ensuring plenty of time for personal attention. Your child will be cared for by carefully selected childminders (gastouders) who meet all legal requirements, including a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate, and the appropriate diplomas. The agency arranges both care at the childminder's home and care at your own home, depending on your preference.

Childminder bureau (gastouderbureau) Benjamin-Ben is based in Katwijk aan Zee with a visiting address in Noordwijk. The agency places childminders (gastouders) in the region and is registered with the municipality of Katwijk. The GGD Hollands Midden (regional health authority) carries out inspections of the bureau.

Benjamin-Ben is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) and meets all quality requirements of the Childcare Act. The bureau is inspected annually by the GGD Hollands Midden, and the most recent inspection report (2024) is positive. All childminders (gastouders) are registered in the Childcare Personnel Register and hold a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The bureau has a parent committee that meets four times a year and contributes ideas on quality aspects of the care provided.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Vlindertje helps parents find suitable childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The agency mediates between parents and carefully selected childminders (gastouders) in the region. Parents receive personal guidance throughout the entire process, from intake to matching and beyond. Small-scale settings, a homely atmosphere and flexibility are central to the care provided.

Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) 't Vlindertje mediates in the Duin- en Bollenstreek, Leiden and Haaglanden regions. The service area covers multiple municipalities including Katwijk, Rijnsburg, Valkenburg, Oegstgeest, Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout, Hillegom, Leiden, Leiderdorp, Lisse, Sassenheim, Voorhout, Voorschoten, Wassenaar, Warmond and De Zilk. The agency is based in Rijnsburg and serves parents and childminders across this broad region.

The agency is recognised and registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 755893530, with GGD inspections and a public inspection report. It meets all legal requirements including intake interviews, administrative processing, pedagogical policy plan, child abuse protocol, home visits, parent committee, risk assessment and complaints procedure. There is an internal complaints procedure and access to an independent disputes committee for unresolved complaints.