Introduction/specifics

In the "Schatzkiste", 24 children between the ages of one and three are educated and cared for in a family atmosphere. We deliberately chose the nursery name "Schatzkiste" (treasure chest) because we are convinced that our educational work enables us to discover many precious treasures that the children entrusted to us carry within them.

"Every experience we have is a small treasure in the treasure chest of life"

Rooms

The two group rooms "Zwetschgeneck" and "Kirschenstube", with their adjoining bedrooms for twelve children each, serve as familiar home groups with constant caregivers. This is where settling-in, the morning circle and bedtime take place in a familiar atmosphere. As the acclimatization process progresses and the children's exploratory behaviour increases, the corridor and group rooms also become increasingly open. In this way, the children find additional spaces to experience as well as other social contacts among the children and the educational staff.

In the separate kitchen and dining area, the children can concentrate fully on eating their meals.

The spacious garden, which is deliberately designed to be close to nature, offers a wide range of opportunities for experiences in nature.

Daily Schedule

Our daily routine is based on the needs of the group of children, structured by routines and rituals, and organized and planned by and as part of our “everyday education.”

The fixed, familiar structure allows the children to move confidently within the routines and develop freely.

7:00 - 8:30        Drop-off time

8:00                 Both groups open

8:30 - 9:30        Morning circle and breakfast

9:30 - 11:00       Time for relationship-based care, free educational time, partially open work, educational activities, garden time

11:00 - 11:15     Short singing or play circle, guided relaxation exercises

11:15 - 11:45     Lunch together

From 11:45            Pick-up time

11:45 - 13:45     Nap time in the core groups

2:00 p.m.                Groups come together

2:00–2:20 p.m. Snack

       until 3:00 p.m.     Free educational time and winding down

We kindly ask you to take the children's nap time into account when picking them up.

Basics

The two main groups cooperate in a partially open concept and organize their daily routine according to the principle of everyday education. All activities are geared to the needs of the individual child and the children's group on a daily and situation-oriented basis.

During the settling-in period, the children get to know the staff of the respective home group as permanent caregivers. By working in a partially open environment, all children gradually benefit from the spatial, material and personnel resources of the entire facility.

Particular importance is attached to the children's basic needs for meals, playtime, rest periods and the care situation. Through close and reliable contact, the educational staff, as caregivers, meet the children's need for bonding.

Shared meals and relationship-based care play an important role for us. We offer the children a fresh and balanced breakfast buffet every day. At lunchtime, all children receive a warm lunch. We give each individual child sufficient time and peace and quiet for changing nappies and sleeping.