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Veenstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Westerkwartier. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Spring. The location is based at De Dobbe 7, 9865BX, Opende.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 1 year under number 128911451. Inspection reports are publicly available via 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 Grootegast neighbourhood, there are currently 45 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, of which 28 are childminders. This provides extra context when comparing childcare options in the area.
This childminder is registered with Gastouderbureau Spring. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Gastouderbureau Spring offers small-scale professional childcare for children aged 0 to 12 years in a homely atmosphere. Parents can count on personal attention and a good match with a qualified childminder (gastouder). The agency works without registration fees and with a short notice period of one month. Daily consultation takes place between the childminder (gastouder) and parents regarding the child's wellbeing.
Gastouderbureau Spring is based in Drachten and active in the North of the Netherlands. The agency places childminders (gastouders) in the region for small-scale childcare in a homely atmosphere.
Gastouderbureau Spring is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) in the National Childcare Register (LRKP 223671022). The agency operates in accordance with the Childcare Act and has a Pedagogical Policy Plan. All childminders (gastouders) are qualified and meet legal requirements such as an MBO 2 diploma, first aid certificate, and Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). Inspection reports are available online via the National Childcare Register.
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At Gastouderbureau Kindvriendelijk, you will find small-scale, homely childcare for children from 0 to 13 years old. We mediate between parents and carefully selected childminders (gastouders) who meet strict quality requirements. Our fixed placement coordinators get to know you and your family well, so that we can find suitable childcare for you. We arrange everything from intake and matching to guidance and financial processing, including support with the childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). With a trial period of two months, you can get to know the childminder (gastouder) at your own pace.
Gastouderbureau Kindvriendelijk is primarily active in the province of Friesland, but also has placements outside the province. Our bureau is based in Buitenpost and mediates childminder care (gastouderopvang) in the region. We work with childminders (gastouders) in various places in Friesland and surrounding areas, depending on availability and matching with requesting parents.
Gastouderbureau Kindvriendelijk is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK number: 321609657) and complies with all legal requirements. We are inspected annually by the GGD Fryslân and receive the 'Samen Werken Aan Kwaliteit' certificate from the childcare disputes committee. Our bureau was dispute-free in 2025 and is committed daily to quality, transparency and good cooperation. All childminders (gastouders) must hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are continuously screened.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: October 9, 2024
Strengths
- Childminder holds the correct diploma (Social Pedagogical Work Level 3) and a valid first aid certificate
- Home is smoke-free, safely furnished and has sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space
- Risk assessment for safety and health has been recently conducted and tailored to the address
- Childminder and household members hold valid Certificates of Good Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the childcare persons register
- Backup care is well arranged and reachable by phone
- Childminder has knowledge of the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder Veenstra in Opende, conducted by GGD Groningen on behalf of the municipality of Westerkwartier. The childminder provides care in her home, together with her mother who is also a registered childminder at the same address. The inspection was assessed positively: all statutory quality requirements have been met. The childminder holds the correct diplomas, a valid first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The home is smoke-free, safely furnished and has sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space. The risk assessment has been completed and the childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol. As this concerns a new childminder with no children in care at the time of inspection, pedagogical practice could not be observed, but the interview demonstrated sufficient knowledge. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
Agency contacts
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Phone
06-39107957Website
www.gobspring.nlConnected via agency
Phone
0511-477373Website
www.gob-kindvriendelijk.nlLRK number
128911451Reviews
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