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Gastouderopvang in the Netherlands. To what extent is childminding a true alternative to childcare centres in The Netherlands?. Tijne Berg- le Clercq. November 30, 2010. Conclusion my plenary speech. Over time, childminding agencies and childminders in The Netherlands
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Gastouderopvang in the Netherlands To what extent is childminding a true alternative to childcare centresin The Netherlands? Tijne Berg- le Clercq November 30, 2010
Conclusionmyplenaryspeech Over time, childmindingagenciesandchildminders in The Netherlands have had to meet more (strict) demands
Central question of thispresentation To what extent is childminding a true alternative to childcare centres in The Netherlands? 3 maindifferences: • Amount of childcare allowancepaid • Personal attention & flexibility • Quality
Difference 1:Amount of childcare allowancepaid(The governmentalperspective) Maximum hourlyrate2010: • Child care centres: € 6,25 • Child minding: € 5,00
Difference 2:Personal attention & flexibility(The parentperspective) Pros & cons of child care services & childmindingaccordingtoparents in 2007: • Child care centres: • Pay attention toquality • Have well-educatedstaff • But givechildlittle personal attention • Are notveryflexible in their opening hours • Childminding: • Is personal, small & flexible • Parents doubtitsquality
Difference 3:Quality(The employerperspective) More (detailed) qualitydemandsforchild care centresthanforchildmindingagencies: • CC: Shouldapplyfor more permits • CC: Shouldcomplywithhygiene code • CC: Shouldcreateplayground equipment logbook • CC: Should draw up risk inventory& evaluation
Difference 3:Quality(The employerperspective) More (detailed) qualitydemandsforchild care centresthanforchildmindingagencies: • Maximum number of caredforchildren: • CC: 12 • Childminding: 6 • Sizeinsideandoutsideplayareas: • CC: specified m2 • Childminding: sufficientspace • Pedagogicalpractice: • CC: More detailed indicators formeasuringqualitythanforchildminding