Family and childcare support in Amsterdam

Perinatal support, childcare and family help in Amsterdam, reviewed by other parents.

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  • Ouder-Amstel

What people in Amsterdam actually said

9

Al’ona

Amsterdam, Jun 2026

I took Ike's pregnancy course at House of Balance. It covered theory about pregnancy and delivery plus some practical things and exercises, and it was very useful with a very nice atmosphere. Every class, Ike asked how it was going with everyone, and after the delivery she answered my questions, sent tips and a few addresses for treatments, very helpful during and after. Communication was easy and always accessible, they were on time, and the price felt fair for Amsterdam.

10

Elias

Amsterdam, Jun 2026

Onno helped us buy our first house outside our home country. He was super helpful and transparent, told us to wait a little longer so my partner could build more tax history, then guided us through every step, from viewing places to saying when a house’s value didn’t look right for the area. He translated things we didn’t understand in Dutch, answered our emails fast, and either he or someone from the office would follow up so we didn’t miss anything. Price felt fair and actually lower than I expected.

10

Fu

Amsterdam, Aug 2026

I’m so happy with Lindsey as my English teacher. She is nice, very responsible, and very professional, and every time she was very patient with my English and helped me a lot with everything, even the details. Before, I tried several teachers from different countries, but I feel lucky to study with her and I kept studying with her for a long time because the price felt good. She’s a really nice person, and I already introduced her to my friend too.

What to know about kids & family in Amsterdam

The single most useful thing to know about having a baby in Amsterdam is that kraamzorg, the postnatal maternity care that comes to your home, is covered by your basic insurance. You do not pay a market rate for it, you pay a statutory contribution per hour and the insurer settles the rest. Midwife care is insured too and does not use your eigen risico. Doulas and lactation consultants are private, though some insurers reimburse part of a lactatiekundige.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay for kraamzorg myself?
No. It is in the basisverzekering, so what you pay is an eigen bijdrage per hour rather than the full cost, and your insurer covers the rest. Arrange it early in the pregnancy, because providers book up.
Are prices in Amsterdam quoted with or without BTW?
Check, because it varies. A price quoted to a consumer should already include BTW, and most trades show it that way, but plenty of price lists are still written excluding it. The rate is 21% on most work, though labour on a home more than two years old is taxed at 9%, and so are sports and fitness classes.
How do I check a business in Amsterdam is properly registered?
Ask for the KvK number and look it up in the Chamber of Commerce register, which is free and public. It tells you the business exists, what it is registered to do and how long it has been trading. Anyone who will not give you that number is telling you something useful.
How are businesses ranked here?
On their reviews, and every review is phone-verified, which means we confirm the person actually used the business before it goes live. Nobody can pay to move up the list.
How much do perinatal support cost in Amsterdam?
Kraamzorg is covered by your basisverzekering, so in 2026 you pay a statutory eigen bijdrage of €5.70 an hour instead of the €76.88 hourly rate.