Wout

Strengths

• The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and can apply it in practice
• Sufficient play materials and indoor and outdoor play opportunities
• The childminder holds the required diploma, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
• The childminder knows the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
• Risk assessment is drawn up annually and kept up to date
• Backup care is arranged, even though this is not mandatory for a maximum of three children

Shortcomings

• Risk assessment must be complete, including children's allergies and corresponding action plan

Violations

• The childminder started providing care before the location was registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang)
• A child's allergy was missing from the risk assessment including action plan (resolved after visit)

Summary

This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Wout in Bussum, carried out by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Gooi & Vechtstreek. The childminder cares for children aged 4 to 12 at the requesting parents' home, linked to childminder agency Gastouderland BV. In the investigation, all assessed components (general conditions, pedagogical climate, requirements for the childminder, accommodation, and safety and health) were found satisfactory. One violation was identified: the childminder started providing care before the location was registered in the National Childcare Register. This took place outside the childminder agency. Additionally, a described allergy of a child was missing from the risk assessment, including action plan; this was resolved after the visit. The childminder has a valid diploma, first aid certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). The advice to the municipality is positive: inclusion in the National Childcare Register is recommended.