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Talens is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau ViaViela Annika Post Cleveringa. The location is situated at Richterenlaan 61, 9351JS, Leek.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang/LRK) since 2025 under number 253159908. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Leek neighbourhood, there are currently 25 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 13 are childminders. This provides additional context when comparing care options in the area.
This childminder is registered with Gastouderbureau ViaViela Annika Post Cleveringa. On the agency page, you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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ViaViela helps you find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in your own region. We offer small-scale care in a homely atmosphere with personal attention for your child. Our childminders (gastouders) work with a maximum of six children, allowing room for one-on-one guidance. You will have a dedicated contact person who supports you throughout the entire process, from the first introduction to daily care. All childminders (gastouders) are qualified and receive regular visits to ensure quality and safety.
ViaViela Regio Assen mediates in an extensive service area in Drenthe and parts of Groningen. The area includes the municipality of Assen and dozens of surrounding towns, including Roden, Leek, Beilen, Smilde, Vries, Zuidlaren and many smaller villages. Parents from this region can turn to the agency for mediation to childminders (gastouders) in their immediate area.
ViaViela Regio Assen is LRK-registered (number 197991245) and complies with all statutory quality requirements. The agency is inspected annually by the municipal health service (GGD), and childminders (gastouders) receive a GGD inspection every two years. ViaViela operates an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act and holds a Dispute-Free Certificate. All childminders (gastouders) hold the required diplomas and are visited regularly to check that the care location meets all safety and hygiene regulations.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 16, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder responds adequately to children and provides emotional security and closeness
- Predictable daily routine with fixed times for fruit, drinks and outdoor play
- Active attention to social competence and the transfer of norms and values
- Safe, appropriately designed indoor and outdoor spaces with diverse play opportunities
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), registration in the Persons Register, appropriate qualifications and first aid certificate
Summary
GGD Groningen conducted an annual inspection on 16 September 2026 at childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Talens in Leek. The care takes place at the home address of childminder Melissa Talens, affiliated with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela Annika Post Cleveringa. There are 6 registered childcare places; 4 children (1.5-4 years) are actually being cared for. All examined domains comply with the Childcare Act: general conditions, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Conduct/expertise, spaces and safety/health. The childminder demonstrates strong pedagogical practice: she provides emotional security, structure through a predictable daily routine, and stimulates social competence and norms and values. The spaces are safe and appropriately furnished with sufficient play and sleeping facilities and a spacious, enclosed garden. Continuous professional development and coaching for 2026/2027 have not yet been assessed but have been discussed. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Westerkwartier is: no enforcement action.
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Phone
+31 0615117224Website
www.viaviela.nlLRK number
253159908Reviews
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