Introduction/specifics

Our Sonnenau kindergarten was built in 2013. It is a two-group kindergarten with various forms of care. (RG/VÖ/GT) We look after children from the age of 2 up to school age. The children arrive in their group in the morning and experience safety and security through recurring elements in the daily routine. A daily breakfast together and a morning circle are an integral part of our day in kindergarten. While we eat together, there is time to exchange ideas and talk about experiences. In the morning circle, we focus on the whole group - who is here and who is missing, what makes us who we are. We also think about what day it is and also discuss the seasons. We play and sing together. There are always special features in addition to the daily elements. Throughout the year, we celebrate many festivals with the children and sometimes with their families. In large projects, the children bring their interests and abilities and thus play a key role in determining the course of the project. We incorporate current topics into our everyday teaching and work on them in a variety of ways with the children. Almost every day we play in our natural garden and experience it with all our senses. The gym offers the children a great opportunity to live out their need for movement indoors.

Outdoor Facilities

Our kindergarten is characterized by the large outdoor play area close to nature. In summer, the children love to play at the mud table with the water pump. There is always something to discover in our garden, in spring the blossoming apple tree and chestnut tree, in summer the ripe berries and in fall the chestnuts, hazelnuts and apples are collected.

Food

We eat breakfast together as a group every day in the children's restaurant. The children bring a lunchbox from home.

Once a month, we have a special breakfast. The children are involved in planning this from the very beginning. A few days beforehand, they choose and vote on what they want for breakfast. Then, the groceries are bought together, and on the day of the breakfast, all the children help with the preparation.

In addition, the children have access to fresh apples and fresh milk, which we receive through a nationwide funding program.

The children's lunch (for those in the extended day/full day program) is delivered fresh daily by gastroMenü (a regional catering service) and always consists of a main course and dessert. The cost of lunch is charged in addition to the childcare fees.

Basics

Our image of the child - we see every child as an independent explorer and researcher. We support and encourage their individual development and accompany them on their way through kindergarten. 

We are aware of the children's needs and provide targeted pedagogical impulses to support them in their development. Open and empathetic interaction is important to us.

Additional Offerings

SBS - Singing, Moving, Speaking 

A member of staff from the Ruf music school visits us every week. Here the children have the opportunity to expand their language skills through singing and movement.

Teamwork with school

We work together with a teacher from Achstetten elementary school. She visits our preschool children several times at the facility. In return, our preschool children also visit the elementary school.

Teamwork with parents

Regular work with parents is very important to us, whether through joint activities, door-to-door talks, development discussions and seasonal celebrations. Parents can contact us at any time if they have any questions.
 

Specifics

Children, with their individual interests, strengths, and needs, are our focus. In their daily kindergarten life, children have various opportunities to participate in decision-making, allowing them to express their own needs and wishes. Through this process, children learn the principles of democracy. Every week, on "Animal Day," children from the two main groups meet across groups within their respective age categories. In the past, the children have chosen animals to symbolize their age group. On "Animal Day," children receive even more age-appropriate support, and the educational activities are specifically tailored to each age group. In these small groups, wonderful play situations arise, new friendships are formed, and a wide range of experiences are gathered.

Overview

You can find the admission criteria for the municipal daycare facilities in Achstetten on the municipality's homepage.

Description and Stations

Our kindergarten is located on the outskirts of Achstetten near the sports facilities and the Achstetten primary school.

Parking is available in the car park at the Grünschule/Georg-Seif-Halle.

The Sonnenau kindergarten is barrier-free.