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Westerhof is a childminder (gastouder) in Achtkarspelen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Achtkarspelen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 126950532. 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 affiliated with Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. On the agency page, you can find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden guides parents in finding suitable childminder (gastouder) care in Friesland. After registration, an intake interview follows, after which the agency searches for a suitable childminder, unless parents have already found one themselves. The agency handles the complete registration process and the professional side of the match with the childminder. Parents can count on personal guidance and support with all formalities.
Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden is active in five Frisian municipalities: Achtkarspelen, Dantumadiel, Noardeast Fryslân, Tytsjerksteradiel and Smallingerland. The agency has childminders in various locations including Aldwâld, Boornbergum, Burgum, Buitenpost, Damwâld, De Westereen, Metslawier, Niawier, Ternaard, Twijzel and Twijzelerheide.
All childminders (gastouders) at Childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden meet all legal requirements and are registered in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). Parents can review the inspection reports of both the childminders and the agency itself in the register. The agency works in accordance with privacy legislation and does not retain data longer than strictly necessary, with a statutory retention period of 7 years.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: September 12, 2025
Strengths
- Good pedagogical practice with responsible childcare
- Sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space, tailored to the number and age of children
- Childminder holds a recognised diploma and valid first aid certificate
- Risk assessment for safety and health is up-to-date and specific to the address
- Good knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Smoke-free childcare environment
- Correct registration and documentation
Summary
Childminder Westerhof in Surhuizum was inspected on 12 September 2025 by GGD Fryslân (Municipal Health Service Fryslân). The annual unannounced inspection showed that the childminder meets all statutory quality requirements inspected. The care is provided through childminder agency (gastouderbureau) De Wâlden with 6 childcare places, currently 4 children in care (ages 2-6 years). The childminder holds the correct diploma (Helpende Zorg en Welzijn / Healthcare and Welfare Assistant), a valid first aid certificate (until 2027), a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag / VOG) and is registered in the Persons Register. The accommodation is safe, smoke-free and has sufficient play, sleep and outdoor space. The pedagogical practice is responsible, with good knowledge of the pedagogical policy plan. Risk assessment and the reporting code for domestic violence are in order. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.
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06-46776278Website
www.gobdewalden.nlLRK number
126950532Reviews
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