Introduction/specifics

The Sonnenblume day nursery is run by the Youth Welfare Office of the City of Erlangen. 
We are an educational and childcare facility for children of school age 
from 6 - 11 years, and see our work as a family-supporting offer 
with the involvement of parents. 

We want to help children develop their own abilities and talents and prepare them as individuals for life as members of the community.

Further information at erlangen.de

Rooms

The Sonnenblume after-school care center consists of three floors: ground floor, first floor and basement.

On the ground floor there is a group room with adjoining room, kitchenette and a checkroom. The ground floor also houses the exercise room, the main kitchen, the office and children's toilets.

The first floor houses two group rooms, each with an adjoining room and kitchenette, checkrooms and children's toilets.

In the basement, there is a creative room that can be used by all groups and an accessible bathroom.

All rooms are barrier-free. An elevator connects all floors. 

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Outdoor Facilities

The garden has a lawn, a mountain of mud, a sandpit, various seating areas, a climbing castle, a football pitch and a shed for storing exercise equipment. There are also swings, a climbing wall and a selection of play equipment.

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Daily Schedule

Daily routine

11:30 to 12:30    1st homework time
12:30 to 13:15    Playtime 
13:15 to 13:45    Hot lunch
13:45 to 14:30    Garden time
14:30 to 15:30    2nd homework time
15:30 to 16:30    Open activities in various rooms
16:30 to 17:00    Playtime

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Food

Oberbayerische Fleisch- und Wurst GmbH is our food supplier and we provide the children in our Sonnenblume after-school care center with balanced hot meals from our food supplier every day. The menus contain 1x meat and 1x fish per week, in accordance with the DGE guidelines. For example, the proportion of organic meat is 100% and all other dishes have an average organic content of around 75%. The delivery service offers seasonal and varied dishes in accordance with the DGE standard and the presentation of various quality seals. The menus can be individually adapted for allergies and intolerances (lactose, gluten, etc.). A medical certificate is required for this.  

Basics

Our view of people at the Sonnenblume after-school care center is based on a holistic understanding of children, parents and families. We see the child as an individual being who actively explores their environment and is constantly learning and growing through their curiosity and thirst for action. We respect the diversity of personalities and life situations of children, parents and families, regardless of gender, origin, religion or social background.

Our educational approach is characterized by inclusion, participation, openness and transparency. We are actively committed to the inclusion of all children, regardless of individual characteristics or needs.

We treat parents and families with openness and respect, regarding them as equal partners in our educational work. Transparent communication and cooperation on an equal footing are fundamental for us in order to build a trusting relationship and jointly promote the well-being of the children.

We see diversity as an enrichment and opportunity for our community. We consciously create spaces in which differences can be perceived and experienced as positive and promote respectful interaction with one another. By valuing and accepting diversity, we support the children in developing into self-confident and tolerant people who are open to new experiences and encounters.

At the Sonnenblume after-school care center, we attach great importance to a supportive environment for homework that enables the children to work quietly and independently. 

Completeness is an important aspect of homework, so we make sure that the children complete their tasks carefully. We foster a culture of error, where mistakes are seen as a natural part of the learning process. Children are encouraged to recognize and correct their own mistakes in order to learn from them.

Various aids are available to help the children with their homework. These include headphones, seat cushions, 100s boards, dictionaries, number rays, ABC lists and much more.

Further informations at erlangen.de

News

In addition to homework supervision and lunchtime supervision, the Sonnenblume after-school care center offers a variety of additional activities. This includes educational activities during the week as well as Friday activities chosen by the children themselves. A varied vacation program is offered, which includes excursions to various places such as the fire department, city rally, Thurn Castle, museum and zoo and much more. The after-school care center also cooperates with other facilities in the city of Erlangen.

Further information at erlangen.de

Overview

The binding guidelines for the admission of children were drawn up by the responsible body.

https://erlangen.de/uwao-api/faila/files/bypath/Dokumente/Stadtrecht/100.00_kindertageseinrichtungssatzung.pdf

Description and Stations

Location: Reinigerstraße 7, 91052 Erlangen, Germany

Area description: The Sonnenblume after-school care center is located in the vicinity of the Friedrich Rückert School and Ohmplatz. The area is well connected to the public transportation network, with several bus stops nearby. There are also several playgrounds in the area, offering children additional leisure activities. Shopping facilities are also nearby.