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Wijngaarden Geertman is a childminder (gastouder) in Emmen. This childminder is affiliated with the childminder agency Gastouderland ZEBRA-Emmen e.o.. The care takes place at the requesting parent's home in Emmen.
The location has been registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) for more than 2 years under number 292901811. 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 Gastouderland ZEBRA-Emmen e.o.. On the agency page you will find additional information for parents about guidance and registration.
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Gastouderland ZEBRA offers parents in the Emmen region and surrounding areas small-scale childminder care (gastouderopvang) in a homely atmosphere. The agency mediates between parents and professional childminders, with personal matching and continuous guidance at its core. Parents receive a dedicated consultant who supports them in finding the right childminder and with all administrative and financial matters.
Childminder care offers flexibility in childcare hours at transparent hourly rates, with no hidden costs. Parents are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag) and the agency assists with the application. With a maximum of six children per childminder, of whom no more than two are under 1 year, every child gets the personal attention they deserve in a familiar environment.
Gastouderland ZEBRA is active in the South-East Drenthe region, particularly in the municipality of Emmen and surrounding villages. The agency places childminders in Emmen itself and in villages around Emmen. Parents can search by place name for available childminders in their immediate area.
The service area covers both the city of Emmen with its neighbourhoods and the surrounding villages in the municipality. The consultant is personally involved in finding suitable childcare in the desired location, with short lines of communication and local knowledge of the area.
Gastouderland ZEBRA complies with all legal requirements for childminder agencies. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) and comply with the Childcare Act. Childminders and household members over 18 have a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and are registered in the Childcare Persons Register for daily screening.
The agency is regularly inspected by the Municipal Health Service (GGD) and inspection reports are publicly accessible. Childminders are visited at least twice a year and their homes are checked annually for safety and hygiene. The pedagogical policy plan, child abuse protocol and other quality documents are available online for transparency.
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 2, 2026
Strengths
- Warm, trusting bond with children; children feel at ease
- Pedagogical practice aligns well with the childminder agency's policy plan
- Active involvement of children in daily routines
- Support during activities tailored to developmental level
- Adequate conflict management between children
- Up-to-date risk assessment with no action items required
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), diploma and first aid certificate
Summary
Childminder Wijngaarden Geertman in Emmen was inspected by GGD Drenthe on 2 March 2026. The annual unannounced inspection shows that the childminder meets all quality requirements. Care takes place at the parents' home address with 6 registered childcare places, in cooperation with childminder agency Gastouderland Zebra-Emmen. The childminder has a warm, trusting relationship with the children, works in accordance with the pedagogical policy plan, and provides appropriate support during activities. All assessed domains – registration, pedagogical climate, staff competence, accommodation and safety – were rated satisfactory. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.
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