Derksen

Strengths

• Childminder is experienced and already registered in the LRK
• Pedagogical quality is satisfactory, with attention to emotional safety and development
• Holds the required diploma and valid first aid certificate
• Accommodation is safe, accessible and smoke-free
• Risk assessment is up to date and signed
• Childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder Derksen in 's-Gravenhage, conducted by GGD Haaglanden. The care takes place in the family home of the requesting parents on Laan van Meerdervoort for a maximum of four childcare places. The childminder meets all statutory quality requirements. She is registered in the Childcare Personnel Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang), holds the required diploma (MBO Social Care Assistant level 2) and a valid first aid certificate, and speaks Dutch with the children. The pedagogical climate is found to be adequate; the childminder invests in emotional safety, stimulates personal and social competence, and works with theme-based activities. The accommodation is safe and smoke-free, with sufficient indoor and outdoor play opportunities. The risk assessment is up to date and the childminder knows the reporting code for domestic violence. One point of attention is that the house was built before 1960, which means lead pipes may be present; the childminder has been alerted to this. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.