Introduction/specifics

Short concept

Our day care center St.Raphael is located in the middle of the village Kreuzberg  near the town of Wipperfürth.

With us, 45 children from the age of 2 to school start playing, researching, discovering and romping in two groups. There are two group rooms,  adjoining rooms and functional corners with offers in the various educational areas as well as a large movement and multi-purpose room. The  spaciousoutdoor area, laid out on two levels,  offers children the opportunity for a varietyof play and movement experiences. We use the forest, stream and meadows in the immediate vicinity to experience nature with all our senses.

The partiallyopen, situation-oriented conceptprovides  the basis  for  our  pedagogical work. Inaddition to the interests and needs of the  child, we pursue the goal of holistic promotion and the development and strengthening of the child's own competences. Our day care center  is a learning and experiential space that stimulates educational processes and lays the foundation for further education.

In everyday life, in the context of religious education work and through the organization of the festivals in the church year and regular liturgies of the Word, we convey Christian values. Children from other  cultures and religions are an enrichment for our kindergarten.

Our team consists of pedagogicalspecialists. We maintain and expand professionalism and professional competence through regular participation in further training courses and certification seminars.

In cooperation with five other Catholic day carecenters in the pastoralcare area  Wipperfürth and the family education center " Haus der Familie " we have certified ourselves as a Catholic Family Center Wipperfürth. This  cooperation  and the networking with other institutions of child and youth welfare make it possible to use numerous offers from the areas of education, advice and help for  children and  families in the Wipperfürth area.

We enter into an educational partnership with the parents and wish for a  trusting and open cooperation for the benefit  of the child. Parental participation in the various committees is legally based and expressly desired by us.

We are happy to inform interested parents personally on our visiting match day, every first Thursday of the month from 2.15 pm to 3.45 pm, or on another previously agreed date.

Your child and you  are cordially invited!

(If you are interested, please inform yourself in advance about the current corona protection measures of our institution!)

Rooms

The kindergarten has two group rooms, each with an adjoining room and its own cloakroom.

Play corners in the hallway and the spacious exercise room complete the offer.

Outdoor Facilities

Our outdoor area is spacious and laid out on two levels. Here the children get the opportunity to have a variety of play and movement experiences. Climbing, rocking, sliding and balancing, experiments with water, earth and sand, mastering different vehicles and many more activities are possible here every day.

Daily Schedule

Bringing and picking up

Bring: 7 - 9 am / 2 pm (afternoon)

Pick-up: 12-12.30pm / 1.30pm-2pm / 3.45pm

The delivery and pick-up times result from the different care models within the scope of our offer.

Catering

Lunch:

The kindergarten offers a paid lunch at 12.30 pm.

Drinks (mineral water, tea) and a small fruit snack are available daily.

Phases of pedagogical work / rest phases

Times for free play, offers, projects and other activities are adapted to the needs of the children, as well as the rest and relaxation phases.

Offerings

daily: movement construction site and stay outside during the free play times,

Integrated into everyday life, there are different offers for all areas of education.

weekly: gymnastics days, forest days/walks, drumming.

Food

We offer daily midday care. With sufficient participation, there is a paid lunch. In small, cozy table groups we take our meals together.

Basics

The basics of the pedagogical work of our kindergarten can be found in the SGB IIX, in the Children's Education Act (KiBiz) NRW, as well as in the statute for the Catholic day care centers in the Archdiocese of Cologne.

Overview

The admission criteria are reviewed and determined annually.

Description and Stations

The kindergarten is located in the middle of the village of Kreuzberg. About 8 minutes by car from the city center of Wipperfürth. Follow the link https://goo.gl/maps/CRG4cJhpB8tmEHyz6. There are plenty of parking possibilities at the church. The entrance can be found at the back of the building.