Introduction/specifics

This daycare center in Alt-Ritterhude has one nursery group and three elementary groups, caring for up to 75 kids. The elementary kids work in four specialized classrooms based on the “open work” principle.

Rooms

The Bunkenburgsweg daycare center has a role-play room, a building room, an exercise room, and an art studio. These are complemented by the writing workshop, the research room with a water play area, and the reading sofa as smaller functional areas.

The outdoor area is equipped with sandboxes, playhouses, a water feature, a climbing area, an exercise construction site, and several raised beds, among other things.

Basics

The educational work of the institution promotes cooperation without exclusion and acceptance of individual differences. It supports learning through experience and exploration and ensures care that is appropriate to the children's stage of development and needs. One focus is on trusting the children's actions and on educational staff and children jointly shaping everyday life. In addition, there is close cooperation with specialists and support staff from other institutions involved in development. Participation and taking responsibility for the community are systematically encouraged.

Specifics

One focus of the educational work is on sensitive developmental support and the promotion of individual strengths and abilities. The facility offers stimulating rooms, guidance in social interaction, a trusting atmosphere, and reliable relationships. Children are considered part of the family system, and educational professionals provide advice on parenting issues. The facility serves as a place for learning, growing, feeling good, gaining experience, and making friends.