Eldine (born in 1964) lives with her husband in the Merenwijk neighbourhood of Leiden. They have two adult sons, born in 1994 and 1998.
Eldine lives in a welcoming, homely environment with a child-friendly garden. There is plenty of space for children to play, move around and explore.
The garden has a playhouse, a sandpit and a slide. During the summer, there is also a water play track for the children to enjoy.
There is plenty to discover in the surrounding neighbourhood too. Merenwijk has several playgrounds and a large petting zoo, offering many opportunities for enjoyable outings.
Eldine also has a good relationship with her neighbour Paula, who is also a registered childminder with Kroostopvang. They regularly organise activities together.
Eldine started working as a childminder in 1999 and now has more than 25 years of experience caring for and supporting young children.
Through her many years of experience, Eldine understands the importance of providing a warm, safe and familiar environment for children's development.
She believes it is important to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and therefore regularly attends professional training courses.
Eldine is also certified in Peuterpraat, an early childhood education programme (VVE) that supports young children's development.
With her experience and pedagogical knowledge, Eldine encourages children's development in a playful and positive way.
At Eldine's home, a warm, safe and loving childcare environment comes first. She believes it is important that children feel at home and are free to be themselves.
Eldine offers children clear guidance and structure. She explains what is going to happen and why certain things are done in a particular way.
This helps children understand what is happening around them and what to expect. It provides reassurance, familiarity and a sense of security.
Eldine believes children should have plenty of opportunities to play, discover new things and develop at their own pace.
She enjoys reading stories and doing arts and crafts with the children.
These activities encourage children to use their imagination, experiment and develop new skills.
There is also plenty of time for free play, allowing children to discover what they enjoy and follow their own interests.
Eldine regularly works with different themes that reflect young children's experiences and stages of development.
Each theme includes a variety of activities, such as reading stories, arts and crafts and exploring new things together.
In this way, children are introduced to new words, ideas and experiences through play.
A particularly special part of Eldine's childcare is that she often finishes a theme by creating a lovely keepsake book.
The book brings together the activities and experiences the children have enjoyed during the theme. It becomes a personal keepsake that children and parents can take home and treasure.
Outdoor play is an important part of childcare with Eldine. Her child-friendly back garden offers many opportunities for active play.
Children can enjoy the playhouse, build and dig in the sandpit or have fun on the slide.
In the summer, the water play track provides extra enjoyment and opportunities to explore and experiment with water.
There is also plenty to discover beyond the garden. The playgrounds and large petting zoo in Merenwijk offer lovely opportunities for outings together.
Eldine also regularly organises activities with her neighbour Paula, who is another childminder registered with Kroostopvang.
This gives children the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and new experiences in a familiar environment.
Eldine believes good, personal communication with parents is important.
During drop-off and pick-up, she takes time to discuss how each child is doing and what they have experienced during the childcare day.
Eldine also keeps an individual Kroost childcare diary for every child.
She writes daily updates, allowing parents to read about their child's experiences and activities.
This helps parents stay well informed about daily activities and anything important that happens during childcare.
Eldine has also enjoyed a positive working relationship with Kroostopvang for many years.
Despite her extensive experience, Eldine remains actively involved in what is happening within her childcare setting and the organisation.
She shares important events with her childcare coordinator and keeps Kroostopvang informed about relevant developments in her childcare setting.
Her open communication, many years of experience and dedication make Eldine a childminder who is a pleasure to work with.
At Kroostopvang, safety, child development and professional expertise are essential. Our childminders work in accordance with the quality requirements for registered childminding in the Netherlands.
✓ Relevant qualification for registered childminding
✓ Certified in the Peuterpraat early childhood education programme (VVE)
✓ Valid paediatric first aid certificate
✓ Certificate of Conduct (VOG), registration in the Dutch Childcare Persons Register (Personenregister Kinderopvang) and ongoing background screening
✓ An individual pedagogical work plan describing daily childcare practices and how children's development is monitored and supported
✓ At least 7 hours of continuing professional education each year
✓ At least 3 hours of pedagogical coaching each year, provided by Kroostopvang's pedagogical coach
Are you looking for small-scale, home-based childcare in the Merenwijk neighbourhood of Leiden? Would you like to know whether Eldine has availability for your child, or would you like to arrange an introduction? Her childcare coordinator Justyna will be happy to help.
Justyna Cieszkiewicz
Childcare Coordinator at Kroostopvang
Enquire About Childcare with Eldine
