The day care center has large and bright rooms.For their individual needs we have created different areas in which they have the opportunity to rest, move around, use their creativity and to role-play.
These areas are divided into functional rooms or functional corners. Two higher levels expand the children’s play and movement area, which they like to use without being disturbed. There is a construction corner, a role-play area, an art studio area, a quiet room and a space for building caves. We use the big corridor with its climbing frame as a space for movement. Most of the toys and materials are accessible to the children so that they can decide what they want to play with.
It is important to us that the children move a lot and enjoy it. We usually go to our facility’s playground every day and in almost any weather condition. There the children can can romp, climb, swing, slide, dig, and explore nature. The playground has swings, climbing frames, a slide, learner bikes, big sandboxes, and a water connection for water fun in the summer months.
In our educational work, we place great emphasis on participation. Children are actively involved in ways appropriate to their age, can participate in decision-making, express their opinions and take on responsibility. We see every child as competent, curious and capable of shaping their own learning process and well-being. Through daily routines, games and projects, we strengthen their self-confidence and independence.
One example is our project ‘The Suitcase of Feelings and Emotions’, which helps children to perceive, express and regulate their feelings. In this way, we promote their emotional and social well-being as well as their resilience.
Close cooperation with families is also very important to us. We see parents as partners and communicate with them regularly – in everyday life, at development meetings and at parents' evenings. Places such as our family garden or our seasonal celebrations offer additional opportunities for meeting and exchanging ideas.
Another pillar of our work is the continuous training of our team. Regular training courses on pedagogy, child safety, anti-discrimination and positive discipline ensure a loving, inclusive and safe environment for all children.