Introduction/specifics

The day care center St. Petrus is located directly in the center of Upsprunge, next to the parish church. Children have been cared for in two groups in the old village school since 1988. Since 2003, children under the age of three have also been cared for here. The spacious outdoor area, which was renovated in 2016, extends around the KiTa.

In the KiTa St. Petrus, the children experience security, safety and attention. It is important to the pedagogical staff that the children feel accepted and comfortable, as a basis for positive development and the self-education of the child.

Rooms

Rooms/ room design in the day care center

Rooms/room design in the day care center

Children spend a large part of their day in the day care center, which is their

everyday living space. Here they play with friends, eat, argue, get along, exercise or

get along, exercise, or use retreats to be alone. The interior design of the

daycare facility must reconcile many things and take into account the suggestions and

and wishes of the children in order to meet the needs and interests of boys and girls of different ages.

and girls in the different age groups.

The children are offered a wide range of opportunities for activity, movement and

retreat possibilities are offered to the children. The atmospherically designed rooms are accessible without barriers and encourage

accessible without barriers and stimulate the children's self-activity. The use of all

of all activity, movement and retreat opportunities is reviewed regularly and the design of the rooms is

The design of the rooms is further developed with the participation of the children.

An important element of room design in the facility is that the children experience a

low-stimulus environment. Such an environment promotes a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easier for

facilitates the children's concentration on offerings, play, and self-education. Always

in mind when designing the rooms are the needs of the children. During the

The children are involved in the implementation.

In an atmosphere of well-being, holistic learning is easier, because only those who feel good

can deal constructively with their environment and is open to new impulses.

impulses.

The room concept of the KiTa pursues:

-A calm, warm and deliberately color-reduced design of all rooms in natural tones

of all rooms.

-For children clearly arranged premises, with little but meaningful

and without constricting and the overview preventing high shelves,

high shelves.

-The provision of materials and exhibition of children's works (pictures,

handicrafts...) at the children's eye level.

-An appreciation of the children's decorations by displaying them in frames, for example.

-An indirect lighting through floor lamps and wall sconces.

-Cuddle/reading corners with sofa or mattress as well as building areas and the 'Little

Apartment'.

-Few chairs and tables, but carpets on the floor as a play area for

a wide variety of play opportunities (puzzles, construction, kneading...)

-Provide adjoining rooms for special development, such as the building room, the studio or the

the movement room (see below).

-The lunch rooms on the upper floor, where the children can eat their meals and relax without

can eat their meals without disturbance and rest afterwards.

-A natural outdoor area for the free development of the children's urge to move and

urge to explore.

The children move around in the group rooms / home group, the studio, the construction room, the gymnastics / multi-purpose room, the dining room / kitchen and the outdoor area. In addition, quiet rooms provide time for recess and relaxation.

Outdoor Facilities

The outdoor area has a swing, a seesaw, a wooden horse, a nest swing, a climbing mountain with slide, horizontal bars, a hanging beam, climbing poles, a balancing rope, a diving board, a sandbox with parasol, an outdoor kitchen, a muddy water area with pump. Three small wooden houses with different functions, e.g. workshop with gas station, are integrated into the area. The children can access materials such as vehicles, stilts, horse ropes, sand toys, cooking pots, boards, tires, etc. The outdoor area offers a lot of creative play space through open spaces, bushes and older trees. Through intensive interaction with nature, the various playground equipment and materials, but also with the other children, many experiences are made that positively influence personality development. The varied outdoor area is used daily to the greatest possible extent.  The pick-up situation at lunchtime also takes place outside.

Daily Schedule

7.00/7.30 to 8.45 a.m. Bringing time and welcoming the children

8.45 to 9.15 a.m. Morning round

7.00/7.30 a.m. to approx. 10.15 a.m. free play time

approx. 10.15 a.m. Clean up

ca.10.45 am Free play on the outside area

12.00 to 12.30 p.m. Pick up of the children

from 11.45 a.m. lunch

until 14.00 rest break

14.00 to 14.30 Bring and pick up time

14.30-16.00 Free play time and activities

16.00 to 16.30 Pick-up time (also flexible possible)

Food

For the afternoon children the food is delivered by the company "KWE Service". The food is prepared using the cook and chill method. This means that the food is prepared, quickly cooled down and delivered to the daycare centers. Shortly before lunch, it is reheated. This method preserves nutrients and vitamins. Meals are ordered and billed via the KitaPlus catering portal in the ParentsApp.

Basics

  Partially open work

At the KiTa St. Petrus, special emphasis is placed on working according to the partially open concept. The partially open concept allows the children to spend time in specially equipped rooms according to their interests and stage of development. There is a choice of various functional rooms outside the group rooms: the studio, the construction room, the appropriately designed hallway on the first floor and the movement room on the upper floor.

The children are given greater freedom of choice, self-determination, personal responsibility and independence through a wide range of activities. They learn about their own strengths and interests, become more self-confident and have the chance to get to know all the rooms, all the pedagogical staff and all the other children.

The professionals get a more comprehensive picture of the interests and strengths of a child, and can offer more quality in the pedagogical work, since this is done closer to the child and its needs. Together with the children, a richer field of stimulation and experience is created.

Religious education

In addition to the legal educational mandate, it is an important concern of the pedagogical team of the KiTa St. Petrus to positively introduce the children to the Catholic faith through child-oriented mediation and various age-appropriate methods.

The religious pedagogical work, as well as the entire actions of the pedagogical staff, is based on the Christian image of man and thus on the unconditional and unique dignity of every human being.

Fair Kita/ Sustainability

The Kita St. Petrus is certified as "Kita fair - sustainable - fair".  Fair stands for just behavior towards all of God's creatures as well as lived, fair and considerate cooperation in the daycare center. Sustainable includes the sensible use of resources and the thoughtful and effective use of materials, energy and water. Fair means the sustainable protection of the world with the goal of global, ecological and social justice.

The children are sensitized to a respectful and appreciative interaction with each other and with nature. They gain insight into global inequalities and injustices and learn about ways to influence them. They experience sustainability in everyday life and can thus take responsibility for the areas of resource conservation, waste avoidance, waste separation, recycling and upcycling.

The day in the daycare center is filled with offers in the different rooms. These offers are designed and selected in such a way that they support the self-education of each individual child. We want to avoid excessive demands or overstimulation.

In addition, there are offers such as the project "church explorer", forest/visitor and reading afternoons, family offers (Easter candle campaign), Christmas baking, explorer week, big meetings, etc.

Employee

At present, 7 pedagogical specialists work in the St. Petrus daycare center.

In addition, the daycare center has an everyday helper/housekeeping assistant, a cleaner and a gardener.
etc.

Qualification

St. Peter's Daycare Center is a certified Pastoral Site and Fair Daycare Center.

Additional Offerings

The day at the daycare center is filled with offerings in the various rooms. These offers are designed and selected in such a way that they support the self-education of each individual child. We want to avoid excessive demands or overstimulation.

In addition, there are offers such as the project "church explorer", forest/visitor and reading afternoons, family offers (Easter candle campaign), Christmas baking, explorer week, large meetings, etc.

Cooperations

We attach great importance to good cooperation between parents and the team. This is possible through involvement in various areas: participation in the parents' council, participation in various activities and festivities in the facility, parent activities for the children, preparation of child-friendly mass celebrations with the existing church service circle, and much more. Here parents can get involved and support our pedagogical work.

For the development and support of your child, it is of great importance that educators and parents are in contact and maintain a good exchange.

We can offer:Door-to-door talks
Development meetings (scheduled around the child's birthday)
Parent meetings by appointment                             
Visits (hospitations) during the childcare hours to observe the child's behavior in the facility or to get to know the facility better (by arrangement).
We also cooperate with institutions outside the daycare center: 

Kitas in Salzkotten
Elementary schools in Salzkotten
Parish and pastoral team of the pastoral association Salzkotten
Support and counseling centers
Therapists
etc.

Overview

When deciding whether or not to admit a child to our daycare, we consider the following criteria in a point system:

How old is the child?  

Does the child have siblings who already attend our facility?

Is the child Catholic?

Does the family live in the catchment area of the daycare?

Is there a personal need in the family?

These criteria only serve as a guide as to whether or not we will accept a child. There is no entitlement to a place in our daycare if one or more criteria are met.

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