Willemsen Baars

Strengths

• The childminder communicates with children in a warm, confident and appropriate manner
• Sufficient toys, play materials and range of activities
• House rules and agreements are applied consistently
• Relaxed atmosphere in the care setting
• The childminder is familiar with the pedagogical policy and pursues ongoing training
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and paediatric first aid certification
• Good telephone availability and adequate backup/emergency contact arrangement
• Smoke-free care environment
• Appropriate group composition with clear weekly schedule

Summary

The annual inspection of 22 June 2026 concerns the childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) of Janna Maria Willemsen Baars in Ochten, brokered by Gastouderland Nijmegen e.o. The childminder provides day care for a maximum of 6 children aged 0 to 4 years. The inspection was unannounced; the childminder was present with children. All components were assessed through document review, site visit and interview. The conclusion is that the childminder and facility meet the requirements of the law. There were no violations. A minor safety risk (unprotected electrical socket in the bedroom) was remedied immediately during the inspection. The advice to the municipality is: no enforcement action.