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Watulingas is a childminder (gastouder) in Doetinchem. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau Gemoede(r)lijk. The location is based at Laurensstraat 28, 7007AK, Doetinchem.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 223289048. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the care is periodically checked by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of care. In the Canadabuurt neighbourhood, there are currently 6 childcare locations listed on Kiddie.nl, including 3 childminders. This provides extra context when comparing care options in the area.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau Gemoede(r)lijk. On the agency page you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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At Gastouderbureau De Duiventil, parents receive a fixed point of contact (placement coordinator) who remains their contact person throughout the entire childcare period. Parents can count on quick and clear communication, support with applying for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag), and a user-friendly online hours registration system. The bureau handles the treasury function, collects childcare fees and pays out reimbursements to the childminder. Annually, parents receive an overview of all reimbursements and childcare hours for reporting to the tax authorities. In case of absence of the regular childminder, the bureau actively helps find a replacement.
Gastouderbureau De Duiventil has national coverage with a branch in Doetinchem. The bureau mediates childminder childcare in a large part of the Netherlands, particularly in Duiven, Westervoort, Zevenaar, Arnhem, Zwolle, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Ede and Veenendaal. The bureau is happy to travel further for a good intake and is also glad to help in other locations. Placement is only for childcare at the childminder's home.
Gastouderbureau De Duiventil is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) for compliance with childcare legislation and regulations. All inspection reports from 2015 onwards are publicly available on the website. The bureau offers a complaints procedure and has remained free of complaints since its start in 2015. In case of disputes, parents can turn to the disputes committee. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and meet legal requirements.
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At Gastouderbureau Gemoederlijk, we believe every child deserves a place where they feel at home. We offer homely childminder care (gastouderopvang) for children from 0 to 13 years in the Achterhoek. Our approach is personal: we take the time to get to know you and your wishes well, so that we can make the perfect match with a childminder (gastouder) who fits your family. We arrange all administration around childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and ensure continuous pedagogical support for our childminders (gastouders).
Gastouderbureau Gemoederlijk is active in the Achterhoek and surroundings. Our childminders (gastouders) provide care in and around the following municipalities: Aalten, Berkelland, Bronckhorst, Montferland, Doetinchem, Duiven, de Liemers, Lochem, Oude-IJsselstreek, Oost-Gelre, Winterswijk, Westervoort, Zevenaar and Zutphen. We are the childminder bureau (gastouderbureau) in the Achterhoek and feel connected to this beautiful region and its values.
Gastouderbureau Gemoederlijk is inspected annually by the GGD (Municipal Health Service) and all inspection reports are publicly available on our website. Our childminders (gastouders) also receive regular checks from the GGD, sometimes unannounced. We are affiliated with the Disputes Committee for Childcare and Toddler Playgroups (Geschillencommissie Kinderopvang en Peuterspeelzalen) and have a complaints procedure. Parents can participate in our parent committee to contribute ideas about quality, pedagogical policy, safety and prices. Our LRKP number is 207294847 and we are registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) under number 68335512.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: November 25, 2025
Strengths
- Host parent holds appropriate diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Host parent is familiar with pedagogical policy and child abuse reporting code
- Risk assessment is up to date and signed
- Backup arrangement is adequately organized
- Host parent is experienced (previously registered from 2018-2024)
Shortcomings
- Sleeping accommodation for children aged 0-1.5 years was not directly visible during inspection
Violations
- Missing gate between living room and kitchen during inspection (rectified immediately)
- Partially damaged fence in backyard (rectified immediately)
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Ms. K.M.J. Watulingas in Doetinchem, conducted by Municipal Health Service (GGD) Noord- en Oost-Gelderland. The host parent works through childminder agency Gemoede(r)lijk and provides care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0-4 years on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. During the visit on 25 November 2025, several safety issues were identified that were resolved immediately: a missing gate between the living room and kitchen, a partially damaged fence in the backyard, and uncertainty about sleeping accommodations for babies. The host parent subsequently sent photos of sleeping places and resolved the remaining points immediately. The host parent holds all required diplomas, certificates, and declarations, and is familiar with the pedagogical policy and child abuse reporting code. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) gives a positive recommendation for registration in the National Childcare Register.
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Phone
0612949906LRK number
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