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KRIPPE & KINDERGARTEN
Cologne Ostheim
Our day care centre was opened in May 2016 and enjoys a very central location in the Ostheim district of Cologne. Our spacious facilities have been equipped to a modern standard and designed around the children’s needs to encourage them to play and learn. We have a total of three group rooms, one of which we use as a movement space. Our extensive outdoor area is divided into a nursery and kindergarten area to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to be physically active. In future, there will be three nursery groups and four kindergarten groups.
From 1 August 2025, there will be free places available in our kindergarten for children aged 3 and over. We cordially invite you to enrol your child via the following link:
Pre-register at the Cologne Ostheim daycare centre
Info Evening for Educational Specialists and Supplementary Staff at Our Daycare Centre
Are you working in education and looking for a new challenge, more purpose in your work, or simply a change of career? Then come and get to know us in person – with a relaxed welcome drink!
We warmly invite you to our daycare centre on Steinrutschweg on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Look forward to an afternoon filled with exciting insights into our educational approach, guided tours of the premises, conversations with our HR team and daycare centre managers, information about other locations in Cologne, and even the opportunity to apply on site.
Register now: koeln-steinrutschweg@kleineriesen.de
Registration helps us plan – but spontaneous visitors are also welcome!
Educational concept
As a socially oriented pedagogical institution, we are aware of our education and development responsibilities which are focused on getting the best out of every child. Our pedagogical focus includes a situation-oriented approach, independent learning and personal development for every child, while also supporting play as a natural learning medium. In addition, we place great emphasis on targeted language development, a variety of opportunities for physical activity, and collaborative educational work.
Our philosophy involves working mostly in a group setting. This gives children a safe and secure environment, in which they can develop freely and become independent, self-sufficient individuals.
Our focus is on everyday integrated language development based on the „Language Route" programme and the education and prevention scheme "Kindergarten plus". Since August 2020, we have been certified as a PlusKita, and since October 2021, we have also been certified as a Sprachkita (specialist language nursery). Accordingly, our multidisciplinary team is complemented by a social worker and a Sprachkita language specialist.
Information on Integration Assistance
Further information on integration assistance within the framework of the Landesrahmenvertrags can be found on the official website of the LVR. The site always provides the most up-to-date content and regulations.
General Information
Childcare age:
from 8 weeks to school entry
Number of groups:
1 nursery group
2 kindergarten groups
Language:
German
Opening & Closing Hours
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday
07.30am - 4.30pm
Closure periods:
- 2 weeks in summer
- 2 weeks over Christmas
- Weiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival Day) ½ day
- Rosenmontag (Shrove Monday)
- 1 team day
- 2 pedagogical days
- 2 educational training days (after Christi Himmelfahrt and Fronleichnam)
Address and Contact
Kleine Riesen
Cologne Ostheim
KRIPPE | KINDERGARTEN
Steinrutschweg 4
51107 Köln
Monthly costs
For the daycare year 2024/2025:
The childcare costs are based on the schedule of fees issued by the city of Cologne. In addition, a monthly flat rate for full board of € 120 for the nursery and € 130 for the kindergarten is payable to the daycare centre provider.
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Newest reviews
Arkhawan Kareem
Very good daycare and friendly and competent staff, I am very satisfied.
Marc Vogel
We are very happy with the daycare center. All employees always have an open ear and are friendly. I can only highly recommend the daycare center.
Ai da
Our little one started daycare at the age of 3 and has been very happy for the past 3 years. Soon she (we) will be out of this daycare - school is calling! We will miss everyone. The teachers are all super nice, competent and are happy to accept criticism/suggestions/advice and implement it. We can only recommend the facility. LG :)
Jenny Stein
I like that the kindergarten treats the children and families very respectfully and at eye level. The management always has an open ear and you can help shape a lot. The employees are committed and the children love coming 👍🏻
Kadir Öztürk
Great friendly competent team. The interaction with the children is very loving. Highly recommended.
Pre-registration
Registration is via the Little Bird online system for the city of Cologne.
Daycare contact
Benita Schulte-Wermlinghoff, daycare management
Questions about settling in and allocation of places — pre-registration is only possible online
Management contact
Advice for parents and sales
Questions about applications and options for covering costs
Office hours:
Monday, 9 to 11am
Tuesday, 2 to 4pm