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Welgraven is a childminder (gastouder) in Harderwijk. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency ViaViela Harderwijk. The location is based at Spieghelstraat 23, 3842JN, Harderwijk.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2026 under number 106354796. 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.
This childminder is registered with ViaViela Harderwijk. On the agency page you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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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.
ViaViela Harderwijk serves an extensive region in Gelderland and adjacent areas. The service area includes not only Harderwijk itself, but also surrounding towns such as Ermelo, Putten, Nijkerk, Nunspeet, Elspeet, Doornspijk, Hierden, Hulshorst and various other municipalities in the region. The agency has a dedicated contact person for the entire Harderwijk region.
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.
GGD Inspection
Violations
Inspection date: February 17, 2026
Strengths
- The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the pedagogical policy and can explain the four core pedagogical objectives
- Holds an appropriate diploma and valid first aid certificate for children
- The accommodation offers sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space, is smoke-free and safely arranged
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and registration in the childcare persons register
- Adequate emergency backup arrangement available within 15 minutes
- The childminder is familiar with the domestic violence and child abuse reporting protocol
Shortcomings
- Child safety lock for kitchen drawer containing sharp knives still on order; appropriate temporary measures to be taken until delivery
- Risk-bearing objects in living room (heavy decorative stones, reed diffusers) to be adjusted depending on age of children in care
Violations
- Insufficient and incorrectly placed smoke detectors: no smoke detector in hallway (escape route) and attic, and smoke detector in kitchen mounted vertically on wall instead of horizontally on ceiling with at least 50 cm clearance on all sides; actual situation did not match the risk assessment (corrected following recovery offer)
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) provided by Ms S. Welgraven at Spieghelstraat 23 in Harderwijk. The care is offered through childminder agency ViaViela Harderwijk for a maximum of 6 children aged 0-4 years on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. During the inspection on 17 February 2026, the living room, kitchen, sleeping area and garden were inspected. One violation was identified: insufficient and incorrectly placed smoke detectors, which did not match the risk assessment. The childminder received a recovery offer and demonstrated by email on 23 February 2026 that the smoke detectors had been correctly installed. All other investigated requirements (registration, pedagogical policy, expertise, accommodation, safety and health) were found to be satisfactory. The advice to the municipality is positive: include in the National Childcare Register.
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