Riphagen de Boer

Strengths

• The childminder demonstrates a positive, child-centered approach with a focus on talent development
• The pedagogical work plan is complete and provides a concrete elaboration of the agency plan
• The childminder and partner are correctly registered in the childcare persons register
• Valid first aid certificate for children in effect until November 2027
• Prompt action taken when a safety risk was identified: smoke detectors installed on the day of inspection
• The home is smoke-free and has sufficient indoor and outdoor play space
• Clear daily schedule and challenging activity program with outings
• The childminder is well informed about the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse

Summary

This inspection report concerns an investigation for registration of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Riphagen de Boer in Wageningen, conducted by the Safety and Health Region Gelderland Midden. The childminder provides care at her home on Mondays and Tuesdays, affiliated with childminder agency ViaViela Ede-Veenendaal. Six childcare places have been requested for children aged 6 months to 2.5 years, who are almost never present simultaneously. The inspection assessed all components of the Childcare Act: general conditions, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Conduct/training/requirements, premises, and safety and health. All components meet the legal requirements. A notable point was the absence of smoke detectors on the first floor and in the attic, but the childminder had these installed on the day of inspection and confirmed this by email. The pedagogical practice could not be assessed through observation as the childcare had not yet started, but the interview revealed a positive, child-centered approach with attention to talent development and the four core pedagogical objectives.