Gastouder Nina is a small, home-based childcare service in Rijssen, the Netherlands, caring for children from birth to age four. Run by Nina in the home she shares with her husband, Jarno, and their two daughters, the service offers a warm, familiar setting where children receive personal attention and can play, explore and develop at their own pace. Nina cares for three to four children each day, including her own daughters in the group count.

The day follows a consistent routine, while allowing babies to keep their own schedule as much as possible. Children share meals and snacks, play indoors and regularly spend time outside, including visits to nearby playgrounds or a petting farm. Care is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with set drop-off and pick-up windows. Nina offers an introductory meeting and a free first settling-in session lasting two to four hours. Meals, drinks, snacks, nappies and wipes are included; families provide any needed milk, bottle, comfort item or special-diet food.