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F.M. Arnold is a childminder (gastouder) in Rotterdam. The childcare is registered under the name of Arnold. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency DOT Gastouderbureau. The childcare takes place at the requesting parent's home in Rotterdam.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2026 under number 881074500. Inspection reports are publicly available through 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.
This childminder is affiliated with DOT Gastouderbureau. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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DOT Gastouderbureau offers parents affordable, quality childminder care (gastouderopvang) throughout the Netherlands. With a fixed all-in rate of €45 per family per month (€22.50 for switchers for the first three months) and no extra charges for registration or administration, DOT makes childcare accessible. The agency mediates between parents and carefully screened childminders, investing a minimum of 16 hours per placement in guidance and mediation. Parents have access to invoices, annual statements and contracts via Mijn DOT.
DOT Gastouderbureau is based in Almere but operates nationally throughout the Netherlands. The agency mediates childminder care across the entire country, from Eemshaven to Terneuzen, and specifically names cities such as Amsterdam, Emmen, Enschede, Groningen and Den Bosch as examples of places where they are active. The fixed rate of €45 per family per month applies to all locations in the Netherlands.
DOT Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK: 221 881 888) and complies with all legal requirements. The agency is inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and received a positive inspection report following registration. DOT carries out a risk assessment for safety and health, operates a reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse, and ensures continuous screening of VOGs (Certificate of Conduct). The agency works with general terms and conditions and has a Chamber of Commerce registration (65896416).
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: January 2, 2026
Strengths
- The host parent holds the required diploma and first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health is present and signed
- The home provides sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space
- The host parent is familiar with the pedagogical policy plan and domestic violence reporting protocol
- Backup cover is arranged for days with more than three children
- Language of communication is Dutch
- The home is smoke-free
Summary
This inspection report concerns an investigation for registration of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) F.M. Arnold at Jeroen Boschlaan 48 in Rotterdam. The care is brokered by DOT Gastouderbureau and comprises six childcare places at the residential address of the requesting parent. This is the third registration for this host parent. The inspection took place before the care facility actually commenced operations. All assessed quality requirements were found to be in order, including registration, pedagogical practice, Certificate of Conduct (VOG), professional competence, accommodation, safety and health. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises the municipality of Rotterdam to include the facility in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).
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