Introduction/specifics

In our house for children, which is located at the edge of the forest in Gilching, about 100 children play, laugh and discover the world together with 22 teachers every day.

Our 6 groups, which are divided into 4 crib groups and 2 kindergarten groups, are named after different plants: sage, lavender, woodruff, fennel, balm and mint - names that have come about together with the children's experiences of nature.

We make use of our proximity to the forest and our love of nature by going out into the fresh air every day. Whether it is forest days, tending to our flower beds, or simply running around in the garden - there is always a "breath of fresh air".

Our concept is based on a needs-oriented pedagogy. Our concern is to accompany the child holistically, to recognise and perceive its needs and to organise everyday life according to the needs of the child and the group.

Another important building block for us is the Montessori pedagogy, which can already be wonderfully implemented at nursery age, whether with the exercises of daily life or cosmic education.

The work with the families, the parents' council and our support association enables us, despite the size of our house, to create a family atmosphere in order to give your child a protected area in which it can get to know and develop its own resources.

Overview

If there are enough places available, the selection will be made in the following order:
1. children who live in the municipality of Gilching;
2. children whose mother or father is a single working parent or in training;
3. children whose family is in a special situation of need;
4. children whose both legal guardians are employed or in training;
5. children who, in the interest of social integration, require care in a day-care centre;
6. age group of the children;
7. siblings;