Dijk

Strengths

• Up-to-date and comprehensive pedagogical work plan with concrete descriptions of all required aspects
• Childminder provides responsible childcare with attention to emotional safety and development
• Safe, accessible and suitable indoor and outdoor spaces
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Persons Register
• Appropriate professional qualification and valid first aid certificate
• Recent risk assessment with no action items
• Childminder is well informed about the reporting code and mandatory reporting obligations

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration inspection of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Dijk in Zwartemeer, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Drenthe on behalf of the municipality of Emmen. The childminder, Krista van Dijk, provides care through Nanny Service Nederland region Noord at the requesting parent's address for a maximum of 6 children. At the time of inspection, 2 children (ages 4 and 6) were in care. All inspected areas meet the legal requirements: registration, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and expertise, premises, and safety and health. The childminder has an up-to-date pedagogical work plan, valid VOG, appropriate professional qualification and first aid certificate. The risk assessment was recently completed with no action items. Continuing professional development and coaching have not yet been completed but the childminder is aware of this; this will be assessed at a follow-up inspection.