Introduction/specifics

At the Old Argonner daycare center, children aged 0 - 10 are looked after in seven groups.

There are two mixed-age groups for children aged 2-6, two kindergraten groups with older kindergarten children and two after school groups for children aged 6 - 10.

Everyday life at the daycare center ist structured in such a way that every child has the opportunity to move around the entire house according to their interests and to take advantage of comprehensive offers.

In addition, our goal in our daily interactions is to maintain a social connection to their own group of children and to have stable relationships with the educational staff.

Rooms

Each group has a large group room available, which has been set up to offer the children incentives to play.

There are also specially equipped functional rooms for painting, building, moving, experimenting or role-playing.

In addition to the group and function rooms, our outdoor area is regulary used by children playing.

Outdoor Facilities

The children spend a lot of time in our large outdoor area.

The outdoor area is often used even in rainy weather.

In summer, several large trees provide natural shade. 

There is also an awning above the sand play area. The children can swing on the meadows, sandy areas, try out climbing equipment and enjoy free play outside the house.

Food

We offer breakfast supplement, lunch and an afternoon snack.

The Housekeeping Staff has been cooking according to a uniform nutrition concept since 2014. Here particular emphasis is placed on the following points:

• The food is freshly prepared
• The food used is seasonal and regionally produced

Please understand that we cannot prepare meals according to individual diets.

Basics

We pay attention to the child`s entire system, living environment,family,culture,religion,friends and so on. The child accesses its ressources through these areas of life. We prepare children for their lives in today`s and future society by teaching self-organisation, responsability and the joy of learning. Our guidelines are characterized by appreciation, by strengthening each person`s indipendence and by respecting the needs and developmental steps of children.  We see the inclusion of children from different nations, faiths and cultures as an enrichment.  This promotes the development and building of social skills.

Appreciating diversity is one of our principles. Every child is special and is accepted for their strengths and is valuable, so children with and without disabilities play and learn together.

Additional Offerings

Here is an excerpt from our diverse offerings:

• School starter project
• Musical offerings
• Small groups for language support
• Excursions
• Theater visits
• Parents - and family offers

Quality Assurance

The staff of the daycare center receives regular training in various education topics:

• Hessian education and upbringing plan
• Childrens language screening "KISS"
• Supervision of specialists in Child´s caring
• etc.

The staff also recieves regular training on the following topics:

• Child protection
• Hygiene
• Fire protection
• Confidentiality, data protection

Cooperations

Here is an excerpt from our cooperation partners:

• Specialist from Eigenbetrieb Hanau Kindertagesbetreuung
• Early intervention positions
• Family and youth advice centers
• Hanau Children and Youth Office
• Advice and support center (Elisabeth-Schmitz-Schule)
• Robinson Elemenary school
• Daycare facilities Wolfgang,Campo Pond, Pioneer and Sportsfield
• Family and youth center Wolfgang
• umicore Kids
• Hanau Environmental Center
• Technical schools for social education
• Health Department Hanau
• Working group, youth, dental care and sponsor dentists MKK
• Volunteers

Specifics

The Old Argonner daycare center was opend as part of the Conversions space change in 2010.

We are an institution that has been involved in learning together for the 0 - 10 year old age group right from the start.

Due to the use of our functional areas, all children have the different educational experiences together. Our staff continually addresses the differnt age-appropriate needs of all children.

News

At the beginning of each kindergarten year, the parents` council is elected.

This forwards current news to the entire parent community via newsletter.

Of course, the newsletter is always repleced on the information wall for viewing.

Holiday Care

Die Kinder erarbeiten in Kooperation mit den pädagogischen Fachkräften ein Ferienprogramm, welches in den jeweiligen Schulferien umgesetzt wird. Die Eltern bekommen dieses Ferienprogramm auch in schriftlicher Form ausgehändigt, um über eventuelle Ausflüge und Aktionen frühzeitig informiert zu sein.

Homework Support

Die pädagogischen Fachkräfte sorgen dafür, dass die Kinder die Möglichkeit haben, ihre Hausaufgaben in Eigenverantwortung zu erledigen. Den Kindern steht dafür ein geeigneter Raum mit entsprechender Atmosphäre zur Verfügung. In diesem Zusammenhang ist die Zusammenarbeit mit den Eltern ein wichtiger Bestandteil der pädagogischen Arbeit.

Description and Stations

There are parking spaces available for short parkers in the immediate vicinity of the daycare center.

Bus connections:

• stop "Vor der Pulvermühle": Public bus 6
• stop  "Argonner Park": Public bus 11