Our early childhood educational approach is based on the situational approach: we take up the children’s life situations, interests, and experiences and use them to design practical, everyday learning opportunities.
Our aim is to support each child attentively and strengthen them in their personal development. We want to help children build confidence in themselves, take responsibility, and experience community as something positive.
You can find more information in our daycare program concept.
The following areas of work characterize our profile:
Settling In
The child and a trusted caregiver visit the daycare for about 1 hour. The child’s key caregiver gently makes contact.
A brief, planned separation. The child’s reaction determines the next steps.
Separation times are gradually extended. The educator becomes the child’s primary caregiver.
Settling-in is complete once the child accepts the educator as a secure base.
The child and a trusted caregiver visit the daycare for about 1 hour. The child’s key caregiver gently makes contact.
A brief, planned separation. The child’s reaction determines the next steps.
Separation times are gradually extended. The educator becomes the child’s primary caregiver.
Settling-in is complete once the child accepts the educator as a secure base.
The transition from home to daycare is an important and sensitive step in your child’s life, with a significant impact on their development and on their relationships with educators and other children.
We follow the Berlin Settling-In Model, which is based on attachment theory and enables a gentle, child-centered transition in close collaboration with parents.
A successful transition is only possible through openness and cooperation among everyone involved.
Even before the first day, we hold a detailed intake meeting to discuss the settling-in process and answer any questions. During the settling-in period, we coordinate and exchange feedback every day.
We see parents as the experts on their child. Your observations and assessments are an important part of the process.
For children aged 3 and older, the settling-in process is similar; the phases are individually adapted based on the child’s age and prior experiences.
Settling-In Process
At first, the child visits the daycare together with a trusted caregiver for about one hour per day. The educator observes the child’s behavior and carefully makes contact. The goal is to build an initial relationship.
From around day 4, there is a first brief separation (max. 30 minutes). If the child remains calm or can be comforted by the educator, the separation time can be extended step by step. If the child strongly protests or cannot be soothed, the separation is ended and tried again at a later time.
After that, the time spent at daycare is gradually increased and parents step back more and more. The educator gradually takes on caregiving tasks and becomes the child’s primary caregiver in daily daycare life.
Settling-in is complete once the child accepts the educator as a secure caregiver and is able to orient themselves in the new environment. All educators in our infant/toddler area have an additional qualification as early childhood specialists for children under three and extensive experience. Together with you as parents, we will gently support your child on the path from the familiar home environment to our daycare.