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Gastouderland Groningen offers parents personal guidance in finding the right childminder (gastouder). Your consultant Marion Kassenberg actively searches for a childminder who matches your wishes and situation. The agency charges no registration fees and the placement is entirely without obligation. You can meet with multiple childminders until you find the perfect match.
All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register, which means you are entitled to childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The agency handles the administrative processing, makes quick payments to childminders within two working days, and offers support through a financial and pedagogical helpdesk.
Gastouderland Groningen is active in the Groningen region and surrounding areas. The agency has childminders spread across various locations in the province of Groningen and adjacent areas. Consultant Marion Kassenberg is the permanent contact person for this region and lives in Norg herself.
Gastouderland Groningen is a registered childminder agency (gastouderbureau) under the Childcare Act. All childminders are registered in the National Childcare Register and hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The agency conducts annual risk assessments at childcare locations for safety and hygiene.
The agency has an internal and external complaints procedure and is a member of the Disputes Committee. Pedagogical policy and protocols are publicly available via the documents page. GGD inspection reports can be viewed online via the National Childcare Register.
GGD Inspection
Improvements needed
Inspection date: July 20, 2026
Strengths
- Up-to-date and complete pedagogical work plan
- Valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and registration in the Childcare Persons Register
- Appropriate professional qualification and valid first aid certificate
- Safe and suitable indoor and outdoor spaces with sufficient play materials
- Stair gates present, garden is secured for children
- Smoke-free environment
- Knowledge of the reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse
Shortcomings
- Continuous professional development (7 hours per year) and coaching (3 hours per year) have not yet been completed; this will be assessed at the next inspection
- Garden still needs to be enclosed with barriers so that children cannot reach the front of the house
Summary
This inspection report concerns a registration investigation of childminder Woltjer in Emmen, conducted by GGD Drenthe. The childminder provides care through childminder agency Gastouderland Groningen for a maximum of 6 children. All assessed areas meet the statutory requirements: general terms and conditions, pedagogical climate, Certificate of Conduct/professional competence, premises, and safety and health. The childminder has an up-to-date pedagogical work plan, valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG), appropriate qualification and first aid certificate. The living room and garden provide sufficient space; stair gates are present and the garden will still be enclosed. Action points have emerged from the risk assessment and will be addressed. Continuous professional development and coaching are planned but have not yet been completed; this will be assessed at the next inspection. No violations were identified.
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