About this childminding agency
Childminder agency ViaViela Harderwijk is part of the largest childminder agency in the Netherlands, with 40 locations throughout the country. José Boor-Langeslag is the owner of this agency and handles the placement and guidance in the Harderwijk region. The agency gives parents access to a network of professional childminders (gastouders) who are all registered in the National Childcare Register and meet all legal requirements. ViaViela Harderwijk stands for small-scale childcare in a home environment, where children are always cared for by the same familiar face. The agency invests in training and guidance for childminders and offers parents personal support in finding a suitable childminder.
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For parents
ViaViela Harderwijk helps parents find a reliable childminder (gastouder) in the region. The agency offers personal guidance during the matching process and ensures that all childminders meet the statutory quality requirements. Parents gain access to a user-friendly online administration system where all hours, payments and important information can be found. The agency is known for its careful screening of childminders and provides ongoing support to both parents and childminders.
Subsidy & costs
ViaViela offers support with childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and other financial aspects of childminder care. Parents can use the online calculation tool to calculate and compare the costs of childminder care with daycare centers (kinderdagverblijf/KDV). The agency has a knowledge base with information about childcare benefit, payments, invoices and other financial matters. Parents can contact the helpdesk for specific questions about subsidies and funding.
ViaViela offers a transparent cost overview for childminder care. Parents can use the online calculation tool to make a personal estimate. Rates for childminder care depend on various factors such as the number of hours, the child's age and specific requirements. The agency provides information about hourly rates, payment options and financial support through the knowledge base and helpdesk.
Trust & screening
ViaViela carries out careful screening and selection of all childminders before they are added to the network. All childminders must be registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and meet all statutory conditions. The agency offers childminders a team of specialised professionals with years of experience and invests in their development through courses, workshops and training. Childminders are regularly visited and guided by the agency's dedicated contact person.
ViaViela Harderwijk is registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) with number 893856897 and meets all established quality requirements. The agency is regularly inspected by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and inspection reports are publicly available. ViaViela receives an annual Dispute-Free Certificate from the Childcare Disputes Committee. All affiliated childminders are LRK-registered and meet statutory requirements. The agency has an internal complaints procedure in accordance with the Childcare Act.
Next steps
ViaViela helps parents find a suitable childminder in 5 simple steps:
- Register and fill in your care requirements
- We will contact you
- You meet childminders
- You choose your childminder
- Care can begin
Highlights
Support services
- Online administration
- Helpdesk
- Pedagogical newsletters
- Parenting helpline
- Observation tool
- Parent committee
- Complaints procedure
- Childminder training
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Mission & vision
ViaViela believes in childminder (gastouder) care in a small-scale, homely environment where building a secure attachment comes first. The agency strives for personal guidance and invests heavily in the training of childminders. Since its founding in 2005, ViaViela childminders have cared for more than 225,000 children, resulting in extensive experience and a forward-thinking approach to delivering quality in childminder care.
Pedagogical vision
ViaViela has based its pedagogical policy on the four core pedagogical objectives of Prof. J.M.A. Riksen Walraven: providing emotional security, offering opportunities for developing personal competence, offering opportunities for developing social competence, and passing on values and norms. The agency stands for small-scale care where children feel safe and secure, with attention to each child's individuality and room for talent development. Childminders receive pedagogical support through newsletters, work plans and a telephone parenting helpline.
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GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: October 17, 2025
Strengths
- 18 years of experience with an involved and experienced provider
- Pedagogical policy plan is clear and meets all requirements
- Risk assessments are up-to-date and reviewed together with childminders/host parents
- Domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol meets legal criteria
- New placement coordinator correctly registered in Childcare Personnel Register
- Written agreements with all parents in place
Violations
- A childminder/host parent with three childcare addresses was not visited twice per year at each individual address; two addresses were only visited once, while the law mandates this per address (Art. 1.56(1) and (2) of the Childcare Act)
Summary
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) ViaViela Harderwijk is an experienced organisation with 18 years of experience and 56 affiliated childminders/host parents. During the annual inspection on 17 October 2025, one violation was identified: a childminder/host parent with three childcare addresses was not visited twice per year at each address, as legally required. Two addresses were only visited once. The provider acknowledges this in its response and promises improvement. Otherwise, the agency meets the requirements for registration, pedagogical policy, personnel, and safety. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises enforcement.
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