Willes

Strengths

• The childminder/host parent is well prepared for the GGD interview and is well informed about the pedagogical policy plan
• The pedagogical core goals have been translated into daily practice with concrete examples
• Much attention given to outdoor play, stimulating gross motor skills and fine motor skills through activities
• The childminder/host parent wishes to continue developing through courses and annual meetings
• Good cooperation with the placement coordinator of the childminder agency (gastouderbureau)
• Risk assessment was recently conducted (15 December 2023) and an action plan is in place
• The childminder/host parent holds a Teaching Assistant diploma and a valid first aid (EHBO) certificate
• The home is safely equipped with smoke detectors, is smoke-free, and has an enclosed garden with trampoline
• An adequate emergency backup arrangement has been made with the father, who can be present within 15 minutes

Summary

This is an application inspection for childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Willes in Amsterdam. The childminder/host parent will provide care for 3 children (ages 5, 6 and 8) on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at the parents' home, with occasional capacity for 5 child places when friends join. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) concludes that the operation reasonably meets the quality requirements. The childminder/host parent is well prepared, holds relevant diplomas and certificates, and works with childminder agency (gastouderbureau) They Care - Nanny Solutions. No violations or areas for improvement were identified. The advice to the municipality is positive: register in the National Childcare Register (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang).