Introduction/specifics

A curious child doesn't just see the world - they discover it. Every day anew, with open eyes and plenty of imagination.

Children are naturally curious. We give them the opportunity to explore their curiosity to the full, to deepen their knowledge, and we support them on their journey towards becoming well-adjusted and independent individuals.

We are a local authority nursery in the centre of Lenzkirch, looking after children aged between three and six. Our nursery consists of four core groups and has space for up to 100 children.

We offer a range of care options:

• Early morning group (FG): 7.00 am – 8.00 am
• Half-day (HT): 8.00 am – 12.30 pm
• Extended opening hours (VÖ): 8.00 am – 2.00 pm
• Full-day (GT): 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

We place particular emphasis on fostering social skills, independence and curiosity. Dedicated key staff members and a trusting atmosphere provide the children with a sense of security and structure in their daily lives. The different care options enable us to respond flexibly to the needs of families.

Daily Schedule

Arrival at the nursery

07:00 – 08:00 Early morning group

• There is an early morning group for children enrolled in the Butterfly Group

Time in the home groups

08:00 – 09:00 (Drop-off time):

• Free play
• Breakfast

09:00 Morning circle

Afterwards:

• Time for breakfast
• Free play (indoors or outdoors)
• Activities
• Projects
• Opportunity to visit other groups ...

Lunchtime

Half-day group (HT):

• Pick-up time between 12:00 and 12:30
• Lunch at home (home-packed lunch)

Extended opening hours (VÖ):

• Around 12.30 pm: Second snack (cold meal)
• Free play (indoors or outdoors)
• Pick-up time between 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm

Full-day group (GT):

• Approx. 12.15 pm: Hot lunch
• Free play (indoors or outdoors), activities, projects...
• Approx. 3.00 pm: Afternoon snack (second light snack)
• Pick-up time between 4.00 pm and 4.30 pm

Food

Breakfast

• Each child brings something for breakfast from home

Second snack (cold snack)

• Children enrolled in the VÖ group must bring a second snack for lunch

Lunch (hot meal)

• Attendance at the hot lunch is compulsory for all GT children. This is ordered by the nursery, and the meal fee is charged as a monthly flat rate

Afternoon snack

• GT children bring a second small snack with them for the afternoon

Basics

• We follow a situation-based approach
• We begin the child’s transition to nursery with an individual settling-in period tailored to the child’s needs
• We operate on the basis of the core group principle, which enables us to fully support and challenge the children
• We work in partnership with Sommerberg Primary School to ensure the transition from nursery to school is as smooth as possible
• We take our cue from the lives of the children and their families and respond to their individual needs and personal circumstances
• We place great importance on free play, whilst also regularly offering a variety of activities within the group
• We aim to provide every child with a place where they feel at home

Employee

Our teaching team currently consists of:

• 11 specialist staff members (including one head teacher, one deputy head teacher and one dual-study student)
• 2 support staff members (including one PE and gymnastics teacher and one integration support worker)
• 1 intern on the Federal Voluntary Service scheme
• 3 trainees (including two on the BKSP programme and one as a PIA)
• 1 domestic staff member

We consider it important to take part in regular further training and professional development. Our team comprises a language development expert, a specialist in language education and support, a music teacher, a certified specialist in mediation and parental counselling, and a ‘Bewegungspass’ ambassador.

Projects

At the nursery, we also offer the following projects and activities:

• Sports once a week per group (Exercise Pass)
• Once a week: ‘The Pirates’ Journey’ pre-school programme (for pre-school children)
• Once a week: ‘Bodo the Monkey Claps to the Beat’ music programme (For the ‘middle’ group – that is, children aged 4–5 who will be starting pre-school the following year)
• Four times a year: nature days, each lasting three days
• Once a week: ‘The Pirates’ Journey’ pre-school programme (for pre-school children)