D. van Leeuwen

Strengths

• The childminder/host parent (gastouder) has relevant work experience at a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) and a clear pedagogical vision
• The childminder/host parent holds a Childcare Work (Pedagogisch Werk) level 4 diploma and a valid first aid certificate
• Spaces are appropriately designed, accessible and safe; the home is smoke-free
• The childminder/host parent is well informed about the pedagogical policy plan and has translated the basic objectives into daily practice
• Adequate backup care arrangement in place (father and aunt reachable within 15 minutes)
• Risk assessment has been carried out and an action plan has been drawn up
• The childminder/host parent is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister kinderopvang)

Summary

This inspection report concerns an application for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) with D. van Leeuwen at Minervalaan 69 H in Amsterdam. The inspection took place on 9 December 2024. The childminder/host parent wishes to care for a maximum of 4 children (twins aged 0 and one child aged 3, occasionally a friend). The childcare takes place in the home of the requesting parent. The childminder/host parent has relevant work experience at a daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) and a Childcare Work (Pedagogisch Werk) level 4 diploma. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) concludes that the operation can reasonably take place according to the quality requirements. No violations were identified. It was noted that socket covers would only be installed the day after the inspection visit; this is not a recovery offer (herstelaanbod) but a commitment from the requesting parent. The GGD advises deciding positively on the application.