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Van Herwijnen - Childminder in Meeuwen

Van Herwijnen

Childminder•Altena•LRK 338731775

Details updated on 10 September 2026

Quick facts

Ages0–4 years
Child places6 child places

About this childminder

Van Herwijnen is a childminder (gastouder) in Altena. The childcare is registered under the name of Herwijnen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela Gorinchem. The location is based at Dorpsstraat 2A, 4268GJ, Meeuwen. The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 338731775. 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 Aalburg neighbourhood, 26 childcare locations are currently listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 15 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area. This childminder is affiliated with ViaViela Gorinchem. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration. In Altena, 92 other childminders can be found. This makes it easier to compare multiple options side by side for your family.
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ViaViela Gorinchem

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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: October 3, 2025

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The childminder meets all assessed quality requirements. The care is organized responsibly.

Strengths

  • The childminder has good knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan and applies this in practice
  • Sufficient and appropriate indoor and outdoor play space, tailored to the age and number of children
  • Holds the required diploma, valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and registered first aid certificate
  • Risk assessment is up-to-date and tailored to the situation
  • The childminder knows the child abuse reporting code and knows how to act when there are suspicions
  • Good backup care arrangement with telephone availability

Summary

The annual inspection of 3 October 2025 for childminder Van Herwijnen in Meeuwen shows a positive picture. The childminder meets all assessed legal requirements in the areas of pedagogical climate, expertise, accommodation, safety, and health. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality of Altena is: no enforcement action.

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