Gastouder
De Wiken centrum · Drachten
Adema Kooistra
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Childcare in Drachten
107 daycares
Gastouder
De Wiken zuid · Drachten
Alkhalidi Hamza
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Gastouder
De Swetten west · Drachten
Berger
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Gastouder
De Folgeren centrum · Drachten
Bijma
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Gastouder
De Singels west · Drachten
Blaam-Mast
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Gastouder
De Trisken centrum · Drachten
Boelens Blaauw
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Gastouder
Noord-Oost noord · Drachten
Boerema van Overbeek
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Gastouder
De Wiken oost · Drachten
Boonstra-Alkema
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Gastouder
De Trisken centrum · Drachten
Bos van Leeuwen
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Gastouder
De Drait zuidoost · Drachten
Broekhuizen Bakker
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Gastouder
Buitengebied west · Drachten
Bruggen Fokkema
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KDV
De Wiken oost · Drachten
Bunderbos
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Gastouder
De Drait zuidwest · Drachten
Böckling
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KDV
De Drait zuidwest · Drachten
De Wetterblom
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Gastouder
De Drait noordwest · Drachten
Dijkstra Bekkema
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About childcare in Drachten
In Drachten you will find 106 childcare locations, including daycare centres and childminders. Compare rates, availability and reviews, then enrol your child directly online. Well-known locations in Drachten include Adema Kooistra, Alkhalidi Hamza and Berger.
Childcare locations
106
Avg. daycare hourly rate
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Most childcare locations in Drachten are open on weekdays from 07:00 to 18:30; each location page shows the exact opening hours.
Sources and freshness
This local overview combines 15 public childcare listings in Drachten with information from the LRK, GGD inspection reports and public profile data. 0 locations include a rate, opening hours and a detailed profile.
- 15 with GGD report
- 1 with opening hours
Latest change to the childcare data: August 17, 2026.
Read our guides to choosing childcare →Registered in the LRK
All 106 childcare locations in Drachten on Opvango are registered in the Dutch National Childcare Register (LRK). Every location page shows the LRK number, so you can verify the registration and the GGD inspection report — and only registered childcare qualifies for the Dutch childcare benefit. For 104 locations in Drachten a recent GGD inspection report is also available on the location page.
View the National Childcare RegisterFrequently asked questions
- How much does childcare cost in Drachten in 2026?
- Hourly rates of daycare centres and BSOs in Drachten vary per location. On Opvango you can see each location's current hourly rate, plus an estimate of what you pay net after the Dutch childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). The maximum hourly rates the government reimburses in 2026 are set in the KOT table.
- How do I find childcare with availability in Drachten?
- Filter by your child's age group, preferred starting month and required days. A green indication means space was reported recently; the provider confirms whether the requested combination can actually be accommodated.
- What is the difference between a KDV and a BSO?
- A daycare centre (KDV) is for children aged 0–4, full days or half days. After-school care (BSO) looks after school children aged 4–12 before and after school hours and during holidays. Many locations offer both.
- Is there preschool (peuteropvang) in Drachten?
- Yes, 9 locations in Drachten offer peuteropvang or a VVE preschool programme — usually within a daycare centre, for children aged 2 to 4. Preschool groups often follow school hours and school weeks and playfully prepare your toddler for primary school.
- What is the difference between a daycare centre and a childminder in Drachten?
- In Drachten you'll find 86 childminders on Opvango. A daycare centre cares for children in groups, at a dedicated location with several pedagogical staff and fixed opening hours. A childminder (gastouder) cares for at most six children at a time, usually in their own home and affiliated with a childminder agency — smaller-scale, homely and often more flexible in days and hours. A childminder's hourly rate is usually lower, but the tax office also applies a lower maximum hourly rate for the childcare benefit. Both forms are LRK-registered and therefore qualify for the benefit.
- When should I enrol my child for childcare in Drachten?
- In larger cities providers advise enrolling your child 6–9 months before your preferred starting date — sometimes longer for popular locations or specific days. Through Opvango you can enrol with several providers at once using a single form.
- Am I entitled to the Dutch childcare benefit for childcare in Drachten?
- Yes — every location on Opvango registered in the National Childcare Register (LRK) qualifies for the childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Each location page shows the LRK number and — once your income is known — an estimate of your net costs in 2026.