Toppie News

Stay informed and read about what’s happening in the world of childminding. (Apologies, the blog can only be read in Dutch.) 

Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen is met nieuwe richtlijnen gekomen voor beweging bij kinderen. De richtlijnen zijn opgesplitst in 0-4 jaar en 4-18 jaar. Wat kun jij als ouder of gastouder doen om je kind(eren) aan het bewegen te krijgen?

Soon 2025 will be here! For childcare allowance, the 2025 maximum fiscal hourly rate for childminder care has been definitively set at €8.10.

On Tuesday, October 1, the House of Representatives voted on the amendment of the Childcare Act and the Quality Decree on childcare agencies, childminders and childcare facilities.

Project group The Young Child of SLO, in collaboration with the MIND team (Multilingualism in Daycare), has released a very nice toolbox with information and tips for childminders.

Do you already know about our new Toppie Pinterest page? It’s currently filled with summer activities and craft ideas! The page is updated with new inspiration each season.

Based on changes in the general protocol for child care, there have been some minor adjustments made to the Reporting Code for child abuse and domestic violence.

‘Noot-geval’ is a picture book about food allergies. If your child or a child in your care has a food allergy and you’d like to share information about it in a fun way at school or with the childminder, this book is a great resource.

Join the Sun Protection Week 2024 for free! Bring sun safety to your care setting with the Sun Protection Week 2024, organized by the National Skin Fund. This year, the RIVM-recognized event takes place from May 27 to 31.

Tick Week (April 22–26) is back in April, focusing on raising awareness about tick bites. While it's important to acknowledge that nature benefits our well-being by helping us relax and stay active, it's also crucial to stay informed about tick safety and prevention.