Our daily routine
A reliable rhythm gives small children security – with room for weather, moods and needs.
8:00 – 8:45
Arriving and free play
The children arrive and have time to play and say hello.
8:45 – 9:00
Morning circle
We greet each other, sing songs and talk about the day.
9:00 – 9:30
Breakfast
We all have breakfast together in a calm atmosphere. Breakfast together is a fixed ritual in our day.
9:30 – 11:00
Play, create, move
Free play, crafts, the movement room or time outdoors – the children help decide.
11:00 – 11:30
Getting ready for lunch
Nappy changing, hand washing and setting the table together.
11:30 – 12:15
Lunch and a story
Freshly cooked, together at the table. Afterwards we read a short story that eases the way into rest time.
12:15 – 13:45
Nap time
The children rest and recharge for the afternoon.
13:45 – 15:00
Snack and pick-up
After nap time there is a small snack. Pick-up is from 14:00 and by 15:00 at the latest – depending on the care contract.
Die Planung des Tages ist flexibel und folgt dem Bedarf der Kinder. Je nach Betreuungszeit kommen die Kinder zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten an; Ziel ist ein gemeinsames Frühstück gegen 9 Uhr. Die Zeit davor und danach gestalten wir nach Lust, Bedarf und Wetter.
Wir gehen gern und oft raus – in den Garten oder auf einen Spaziergang durch Hirschlanden, auch wenn das Wetter einmal nicht so schön ist. An manchen Tagen entscheiden wir uns, drinnen zu bleiben: Dann basteln, malen, lesen und singen wir – und es entstehen die besten Kunstwerke.
Im Sommer verbringen wir die Vormittage häufig im Garten und frühstücken dort gemeinsam an der frischen Luft. Gelegentlich unternehmen wir kleine Ausflüge in die nähere Umgebung, zum Beispiel auf den Spielplatz oder in die Natur.
Schließtage
Wir haben 25 bis 30 Schließtage im Jahr. Diese geben wir rechtzeitig im Voraus per Aushang bekannt.
Frequently asked questions
From what age do you take children?
Usually from about one year until the move to kindergarten at three.
How does settling-in work?
Gently and at your child’s pace, following the Berlin model. Please allow about two to three weeks in which one parent is available.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 14:00 or to 15:00 – depending on the care contract. We close 25 to 30 days a year and announce them well in advance.
What does care cost?
Parents’ contributions are income-based: the district office in Ludwigsburg calculates them from the family’s income. Families from Ditzingen pay no more than for a place in a municipal crèche: the town of Ditzingen subsidises small-group childcare for children under three accordingly, and the district of Ludwigsburg supports it as well. There is an additional monthly fee of €60 for meals. We are happy to explain the details in a first meeting.
You can find the current table of parental contributions (Kostenbeitragstabelle) at the Kindertagesbetreuung competence centre of the Ludwigsburg district office (in German).
What do the children eat?
The children bring their breakfast from home. We cook lunch fresh every day, with snacks and fresh fruit and vegetables daily. We discuss allergies and intolerances in advance.
What does my child need to bring?
Breakfast, nappies, wet wipes, skin cream, sun cream, spare clothes and weatherproof clothing – and, if you like, a blanket, cuddly toy or dummy for nap time. Please label everything with your child’s name.
Which languages do you speak?
We speak German – with the children and with parents.
How do I register my child?
You are welcome to contact us first – via the contact form or by phone. We get to know each other and help you with all further steps, including the applications. Registration itself goes through the town of Ditzingen: you put your child on the list in the town’s central registration system (Vormerksystem). Funding is handled by the youth welfare office of the district of Ludwigsburg.
Where can I find more information about small-group childcare?
Clear, helpful information about small-group childcare (Kindertagespflege) in the Ludwigsburg district – what it is, how the funding works and who can advise you – is on the website of the Kindertagesbetreuung competence centre of the Ludwigsburg district office (in German).