Katholischer Kindergarten St. Josef Betra

ab 1 Jahr bis zum Schuleintritt

Address
Katholischer Kindergarten St. Josef Betra
Kindergartenweg 12
72160 Horb am Neckar
Funding authority
Seelsorgeeinheit Empfingen - Dießener Tal
Postfach 1317
72373 Hechingen
kiga-st.josef@kath-empfingen.de
07482/7282 (Leitung Hannah Hellstern)
Opening times7:30 AM - 2:30 PM o'clock
Closing daysca. 28 Tage im Jahr
Denomination roman catholic
Specially educational concept child oriented education, project approach, Situation approach
Extras Barrier-free, care with lunch, flexible care

Current information

Introduction/specifics

Facts about our Kindergarten:

We are a facility with two groups:

  • Star Group (children aged 3–6)
  • Ladybug Group (children aged 1–3)

Staff: Our kindergarten staff consists of six educational professionals (employed full-time and part-time), as well as a trainee (PiA program) and an intern.

Cooperation with Parents:

Parent engagement is a key aspect of our work. Regular communication forms the foundation for all our activities, including:

  • Brief informal chats at drop-off and pick-up
  • Annual developmental review meetings
  • Informational parent evenings
  • Parent evenings with guest speakers
  • Monthly parent newsletters

Goals of our Kindergarten Work

  • Kindergarten education complements and supports the upbringing of the child within the family.
  • We view your child as a whole person; this means we support and foster their emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
  • "Every child is unique!" We help children become aware of their strengths and develop healthy self-confidence. We support children in forming and building relationships.
  • We live out christian values. Every child should experience that they are loved and affirmed by God.

These goals are achieved through:

  • Regularly observing and building upon each child's strengths
  • Targeted activities in small and large groups
  • Free play: playing and learning in a prepared environment suited to various developmental stages
  • Outdoor play in the garden
  • Weekly physical activity sessions
  • Exploring the forest throughout the seasons
  • Participating in the church year
  • Project-based work

 

Rooms

Our large group rooms are bright and inviting thanks to a large glass front. In the star group, there is a large building corner with lots of play options such as knights' castles, animals, a large marble run, various vehicles, Lego bricks and much more. The doll's corner, which is separated by shelves, with its small kitchen and many play utensils such as dolls, clothes, make-up heads and various play foods, invites the children to engage in lively and exciting role-play. Due to the separation, the children can also withdraw there and enjoy a "private" game.
The large selection of puzzles, community games and games of skill brings the children together at the group tables and leaves room for new play partnerships.

The ladybird group offers toddlers lots of opportunities to play, discover and try things out. There is a raised doll's corner, which is located on a so-called second level. It contains a doll's bed, dolls, play food, a small kitchenette, a dressing table with a mirror and a small table which the children like to set and eat at. In the building corner there are cars, animals, games of skill, a railway and much more. Wooden elements hang on the wall of the building corner, which challenge and encourage the children's dexterity and concentration. There is also a painting table in the group room, which is equipped with various materials and a large mattress on which the children like to jump or lie. A small hammock hangs in the centre of the room, which is a little highlight for the children and promotes their sense of balance. Doll's prams, bobby cars and a seesaw elephant are also freely available to the children. Another special feature in our crèche are two large mirrors, which promote self-awareness and self-development.

Each of our group rooms has small adjoining rooms. In the star group, this is used as a studio where the children can express themselves creatively. With numerous materials on offer, the children can become artists and inventors freely and independently. The studio is also used to organise many specific activities in which the children can participate. The resulting works are then exhibited, hung up or sorted into their picture folders.
In the ladybird group, the adjoining room is a bedroom with cots, which are used as required. There is also a children's sofa and a book shelf. The children can use this room as a retreat and look at a book in peace or have it read to them.
There is a kitchen in both adjoining rooms, which is used for cooking activities.
To fulfil the children's natural urge to move, we have a large gymnastics room. Here the children can run and play. Large foam blocks, mats and various other materials support play in this room. There is a large climbing element attached to the wall where the children can let off steam. A wide variety of activities are also regularly organised in this room.

Our workroom, equipped with workbenches, is ideal for children who love crafts. Here they can work with wood and other materials using various tools. Trying out their own ideas and creative work is great fun for the children.

Our toilets are bright and child-friendly. With low toilets and washbasins, it is no problem for the children to use them on their own. There is also a special toilet for toddlers. The large and modern changing table can also be found in the children's washroom.

Outdoor Facilities

Our large garden offers children plenty of space and opportunities for play.

With various swings, a seesaw, a large slide, a sandbox, a playhouse, and climbing frames suitable for children of all ages, there is a wide range of play options available. We also have a large selection of ride-on toys, shovels, buckets, and much more.

Thanks to the vast play area, children have the option to retreat to a quiet spot or use the space for group games like tag or hide-and-seek.

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