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Wiepie Merkus-Hoekstra is a childminder (gastouder) in Dantumadiel. The childcare is registered under the name Merkus Hoekstra. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. The childcare takes place at the requesting parent's home in Dantumadiel.
The location has been listed in the National Childcare Register (LRK) since 2025 under number 292078110. Inspection reports are publicly available through the LRK and the childcare is periodically inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
With a capacity of 6 childcare places, this is a small-scale form of childcare.
This childminder is affiliated with Gastouderbureau De Wâlden. On the agency page, you will 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: July 21, 2025
Strengths
- Childminder holds a recognized diploma in Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 (Helpende Zorg en Welzijn 2)
- Valid first aid certificate for children (until 1 April 2026)
- Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag) and registration in the Childcare Personnel Register
- Sufficient indoor and outdoor play facilities, appropriate to the number and age of children
- Smoke-free childcare premises
- Backup caregiver and telephone availability arranged
- Risk assessment for safety and health drawn up and signed
- Knowledge of reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
- Pedagogical policy (pedagogisch beleid) known and available at the childcare premises
Summary
This inspection report concerns an investigation for the registration of childminder Wiepie Merkus-Hoekstra in De Westereen, conducted by GGD Fryslân on behalf of the municipality of Dantumadiel. The inspection took place on 21 July 2025. The childminder meets all assessed inspection items. The care is provided through childminder agency De Wâlden and is registered for 6 childcare places. Two children aged 6 to 10 years are being cared for. The childminder holds the required Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 diploma, a valid first aid certificate for children, and a Certificate of Conduct. The childcare premises have sufficient indoor and outdoor play space, are smoke-free, and a backup caregiver has been arranged. The risk assessment for safety and health has been drawn up and the childminder is familiar with the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse.
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Phone
06-46776278Website
www.gobdewalden.nlLRK number
292078110Reviews
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