Introduction/specifics

The Abenteuerland Kindergarten in Untereisesheim consists of 8 groups, where children from the age of 1 until they start school can embark on daily explorations from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Additionally, we offer full-day care for children aged 3 and above, with care hours from Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 4:00 PM on Fridays.

By implementing the Baden-Württemberg Orientation Plan, children have the opportunity to explore their interests in various functional rooms within a semi-open concept. The location of our daycare center allows us to offer movement activities in the spacious garden, the natural surroundings around Mühlbachsee and the Neckar River, as well as the local sports hall "Sportura." Additionally, we utilize our proximity and cooperation with the library to provide language development and targeted language support in preschool age. Creative and experimental activities, as well as celebrating festivals in and with the community, are particularly important to us and contribute to a sense of togetherness.

Rooms

The Abenteuerland Kindergarten has 8 groups spread across multiple floors. On the ground floor, there are the movement area/hall, the bistro, and access to the garden area. Three additional kindergarten groups are also located on the ground floor. Adjacent to the courtyard in the basement area is another kindergarten group. The entire nursery area is situated on the first floor, with the advantage of direct access to two rooftop terraces.

Outdoor Facilities

The outdoor area is accessible directly from the ground floor. Access to the garden area is also possible from the courtyard area and vice versa. Additionally, Abenteuerland features two rooftop terraces.

Daily Schedule

Arrival and Welcome Phase
Between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m., children have the opportunity to arrive at the facility. During this time, children and parents are warmly greeted and welcomed by an educational professional at the entrance area. Parents can pass on important information to the receiving person (e.g., changes in pick-up arrangements). Parents can accompany their children to their home group, ensuring a smooth transition from home to the facility.

Breakfast
Between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m., children can have breakfast in the bistro. They can eat their packed snack and enjoy the rich selection of fruits and vegetables provided by the daycare. The educational professionals in the bistro assist the children as needed and prepare breakfast for those in full-day care.

Morning Circle
After a secure arrival and a short play phase, the children are signaled to gather for the morning circle. The morning circle is a daily ritual that allows the children to start the day together. The group discusses the date, the season, and sings songs together with the educational professionals. The needs and wishes of the children are individually addressed daily. At the end of the morning circle, the children are prepared for the upcoming day by talking about the planned activities.

Free Play
During free play, children can play in the familiar group room in various functional corners and, with permission, switch rooms. By switching rooms, children can meet and play with friends from other groups. The educational professional provides various learning stimuli during the free play phase. Working in small groups, projects, play ideas, preschool projects, and language support programs can be incorporated into free play. The free play phase allows educational professionals to conduct targeted developmental observations.

Activities and Impulses
Regular observations during the free play phase allow for planning and implementing impulses in age-homogeneous or age-heterogeneous small groups. These cover educational areas: thinking, language, emotions, senses/perception, movement, and motor skills.

Tidying Up Phase
Through a signal or a tidying-up song from the educational professional, the children know that it is time to start tidying up. The children clean up independently with support from the educational professionals. This joint tidying up strengthens the sense of community.

Movement Phase
Depending on the situation, movement activities take place in the garden or on the rooftop terrace. There are various movement offerings both outside and inside. The hall also provides enough space for children to move around. The goal is for the children to satisfy their need for movement and develop their motor skills. Regular walks and outings offer opportunities to explore the surroundings.

Lunch
Every day, a communal lunch takes place. Everyone waits until all snacks are unpacked so that a communal table grace can be said. We value a communal lunch as it promotes social structures and communication among the children.

Sleep and Rest Phase
Between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the quiet phase begins in the nursery. After lunch, the children prepare for sleep. The educational professionals accompany the children to the sleeping rooms. Depending on their developmental stage, children already undress some clothing items themselves and are assisted as needed. For relaxation, each child has their own bed in the sleeping room. In the kindergarten area, after lunch, the children have the opportunity to retreat to their respective group rooms for a quiet phase.

Pick-Up Phase
During the pick-up phase, all children gather at their designated meeting point after getting dressed and sing farewell songs together with the educational professionals. Important information from the daycare can be passed on to the parents during brief conversations at the door.

Full-Day Care
The arrival time for full-day care starts at 7:00 a.m., with the daily routine of the full-day group aligning with that of the groups with extended opening hours. Breakfast, lunch, and the afternoon snack are provided by the facility. For the quiet phase, a rest room is available for the children from 1:30 p.m., where they can rest and/or sleep to recharge for the afternoon. Around 3:00 p.m., we offer the children a daily afternoon snack (e.g., bread with spread, fruits, and vegetables). The subsequent free play time is supplemented with regular play impulses. The care time for full-day children ends at 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

Food

For hot meals, we collaborate with Apetito, a leading provider of high-quality and balanced meals for educational and healthcare facilities. Apetito stands out for its years of experience, quality, and variety, offering a wide range of meals tailored specifically to the needs of children.

Parents have the option to individually book a hot meal for their child.

http://www.apetito.de/kitas

Basics

Our Concept at a Glance:

https://www.untereisesheim.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Dateien/KiGa_Hoe_und_ATL_Konzeption_2023.pdf

Employee

In our facilities, educational specialists such as educators, social pedagogues, therapeutic pedagogues, and child care workers are employed. All are considered equal and complement each other. Each staff member's strengths and resources contribute to enriching the entire team, including musical, creative, or sports activities. Harmony, respect, and tolerance form the basis of our collaboration. Regular team meetings, supervision sessions, and team events contribute to stabilization and teamwork. Trainees and students are integrated into daily activities, events, and celebrations to facilitate diverse experiences.

Cooperations

Community
The kindergartens Abenteuerland and Hölderlinstraße are part of the community of Untereisesheim. In collaboration, activities such as visits to farms and fire station tours are organized. Children are involved in local shopping trips, and the kindergartens participate in community events and celebrations.

Church
hildren's philosophical discussions contribute to the construction and understanding of the world. Therefore, there is cooperation between the kindergartens Abenteuerland and Hölderlinstraße with the church. Christian beliefs (such as Easter, St. Martin, Christmas) and those of other faith communities are conveyed to the children through diverse methods, tailored to their needs and addressed through discussion circles. Stories and songs encourage children to contemplate. Rules, values, and norms exist in all cultures and are taught in everyday life. Currently, there is collaboration with the Protestant church in Untereisesheim.

Library
The library provides children with a diverse range of media. Cooperation is characterized by visits to the library. An important collaboration involves readings by a staff member in both childcare facilities in the community of Untereisesheim.

Other Institutions
A crucial aspect of the pedagogical work of both kindergartens is cooperation with other institutions. By involving external specialists, children receive additional support as needed. Cooperation with the following institutions is possible: primary school support classes, vocational schools for social pedagogy, youth welfare office, special educational advisory services for developmentally delayed children, Social Pedagogical Center (SPZ), early interventions, speech therapists, occupational therapists, pediatricians, and the health department. Cooperation with additional institutions can be established on a case-by-case basis and by agreement.

Teamwork with school

In both facilities, preschool children are supported through the "Wuppi" exercise program, which focuses on "phonological awareness". Phonological awareness is a crucial precursor skill for reading and writing. Preschoolers visit the elementary school in rotating groups every week. There, they participate in initial playful lessons on topics such as numbers and letters. Additional activities within the preschool project include visits to community institutions, violence prevention, traffic safety with the police, and a week in the forest.

Furthermore, there is an intensive exchange through a round table involving the principal, teaching staff, and school social work.

Specifics

We are proud to hold the quality seals "The Healthy Boat", "Singing Kindergartens", and the "Movement Pass for Children in the Heilbronn District". These certifications underscore our commitment to the holistic development and well-being of children. Discover how we create a supportive and stimulating environment through healthy nutrition, musical education, and physical activity promotion.