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At Mare Childminder Agency, we help parents find the perfect childminder for their family. We understand how important it is to find a childminder who meets your wishes and requirements. Our experienced team of professionals strives to help parents find a childminder who surrounds children with love and care, while at the same time stimulating their development. We offer support throughout the entire process, from matching to administration and childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag).
Mare Childminder Agency operates nationally with regional placement coordinators spread throughout the Netherlands. The agency has coordinators for Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe, Gelderland and Overijssel, North Holland and North South Holland, Haaglanden, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland, Utrecht and Gelderland, and South Holland. This regional approach ensures personal contact and local knowledge.
Mare Childminder Agency is registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang) under number 160012351 and meets all legal quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and no violations were found during the last inspection. All childminders have a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG) and are properly linked in the Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang/PRK). The agency carries out annual risk assessments and spends a minimum of 16 hours per year on guidance per childminder.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: May 18, 2026
Strengths
- Warm and calm pedagogical approach, observed when responding directly to a crying baby
- Good cooperation with parents and clear agreements
- Safe, enclosed outdoor space with varied play opportunities
- Pedagogical policy plan in development with support from the childminder agency (gastouderbureau)
- Positive settling-in process with children who enjoy the childminder
- Childminder intends to participate in activities such as reading hour for additional development
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder D.F.M. Houdegle in Emmen, conducted by GGD Drenthe on behalf of the municipality of Emmen. The childminder provides care through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) Mare for a maximum of 6 children, currently 4 children aged 0, 0, 1 and 3 years. The care takes place at the parents' address. All investigated domains meet the legal requirements: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation and layout, and safety and health. The childminder holds the required diplomas, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), first aid certificate, and is registered in the childcare personnel register. During the visit, she demonstrated a warm, calm approach with a crying baby. The garden is safely enclosed with varied play opportunities. No violations or points for improvement were identified.
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