Smarttkids Groningen

Strengths

• All childminders (gastouders) and household members hold valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) declarations
• More than sufficient supervision: over 16 hours per childminder per year and two annual home visits
• Risk assessments are carried out annually and are accessible to parents in Portabase
• Domestic violence and child abuse reporting code is an active topic in conversations and newsletters
• Administration and records are complete and well-organised in digital system
• Parents receive clear information about cost distribution in agreements

Summary

The annual inspection of childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Smartkids Groningen, part of a franchise operation and based in Hoogezand, was carried out by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Groningen on 22 October 2025. At the time of inspection, 13 childminders (gastouders) were registered with the agency. The agency meets all assessed quality standards: pedagogical policy, staff, safety and health, parental rights, and childminder agency quality and duty of care. The holder holds a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and is registered in the childcare personnel register. Childminders and household members also hold valid declarations. More than sufficient supervision is provided: at least 16 hours per childminder per year and two home visits. Risk assessments are carried out annually and are accessible to parents. Administration in the digital Portabase system is complete. Parents receive clear information about cost distribution in agreements. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.