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Provinciaal Gastouderbureau offers parents reliable childminder (gastouder) care in a homely environment. Our childminders look after a maximum of 6 children in their own homes, ensuring small-scale care, consistency, and personal attention. We offer various forms of care, including regular childminder care, care by grandpa or grandma (childminder care at home), and nanny care for families with more than 2 children. All care takes place under the professional guidance of our agency, and we ensure the right match between parent and childminder.
Provinciaal Gastouderbureau is based in Wildervank and active in the Groningen region. Our childminders are spread throughout this region, allowing us to offer care in various locations. We work with protocols specifically tailored to the Groningen region, as reflected in our regional child abuse protocols.
Provinciaal Gastouderbureau is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) under registration number 853556829. We are visited and inspected annually by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) on compliance with the Childcare Act. All inspection reports are publicly available via the LRK. Our childminders are registered in the PRKP childcare personnel register, and everyone in the household over 18 holds a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). We operate according to protocols for child abuse and transgressive behaviour that have been adapted to the Groningen region.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: June 9, 2026
Strengths
- Smoke-free, safe home with sufficient play and sleeping space and enclosed garden
- Childminder holds the correct diploma (Helping Care and Welfare 2), valid first aid certificate, and certificate of conduct (verklaring omtrent het gedrag)
- Pedagogical work plan is present and childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy
- Risk assessment for safety and health has recently been conducted (13 May 2026)
- Backup care is well arranged and reachable by phone
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Summary
GGD Groningen conducted a registration inspection on 9 June 2026 at childminder Ashley Verhiest at H.J. Siemonsstraat 5 in Finsterwolde, commissioned by the municipality of Oldambt. The childminder will provide care for a maximum of 6 children (ages 0-4) from 1 July 2026 through the Provincial Gastouderbureau (Provincial Childminder Agency). All assessed themes meet the legal requirements: general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health. The home is smoke-free, safely furnished with sufficient play and sleeping space and an enclosed garden. The childminder holds the correct diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and a certificate of conduct. The risk assessment was conducted together with the childminder agency. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The recommendation to the municipal executive is positive: inclusion in the national childcare register.
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