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.

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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.

General Information

Childcare age:
from 8 weeks to school entry

Number of groups:
1 nursery group
3 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

The childcare costs are based on the schedule of fees issued by the city of Cologne. A monthly flat rate of €93 for nursery children and €103 for kindergarten children is charged for lunch.

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